Highest Income in Tolima Department

Top 46 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Tolima Department

1 La Chamba $6,600

2 Gaitania $6,600

3 Icononzo $6,600

4 Coello $6,600

5 Cunday $6,600

6 Cajamarca $6,600

7 Saldaña $6,600

8 Falan $6,600

9 Palocabildo $6,600

10 Alvarado $6,600

11 Herveo $6,600

12 Prado $6,600

13 Junín $6,600

14 Ortega $6,600

15 Ambalema $6,600

16 Casabianca $6,600

17 Santa Isabel $6,600

18 Roncesvalles $6,600

19 Piedras $6,600

20 Carmen de Apicalá $6,600

21 Playarrica $6,600

22 Guayabal $6,600

23 San Antonio $6,600

24 Planadas $6,600

25 Espinal $6,600

26 Líbano $6,600

27 Payandé $6,600

28 San Sebastián de Mariquita $6,600

29 Guamo $6,600

30 Purificación $6,600

31 Flandes $6,600

32 Honda $6,600

33 Melgar $6,600

34 Anaime $6,600

35 Natagaima $6,600

36 Ibagué $6,600

37 Rovira $6,600

38 Chaparral $6,600

39 Padua $6,600

40 Rioblanco $6,600

41 Fresno $6,600

42 Lérida $6,600

43 Chicoral $6,600

44 Ataco $6,600

45 Armero-Guyabal $6,600

46 Venadillo $6,600

The highest-income cities in Tolima Department represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. La Chamba leads with a median household income of $6,600. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in La Chamba earn $6,600 — that's -91% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. 28 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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