Highest Income in Capital Region

Top 53 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Capital Region

1 Måløv $70,956

2 Værløse $70,956

3 Frederiksværk $70,956

4 Dragør $70,956

5 Brøndby Strand $70,956

6 Espergærde $70,956

7 Fløng $70,956

8 Kongens Lyngby $70,956

9 Christianshavn $70,956

10 Tårnby $70,956

11 Kokkedal $70,956

12 Smørumnedre $70,956

13 Humlebæk $70,956

14 Fredensborg $70,956

15 Hedehusene $70,956

16 Helsinge $70,956

17 Trørød $70,956

18 Hundested $70,956

19 Nivå $70,956

20 Vigerslev $70,956

21 Slangerup $70,956

22 Gilleleje $70,956

23 Hellebæk $70,956

24 Ålsgårde $70,956

25 Stavnsholt $70,956

26 Ølstykke $70,956

27 Hornbæk $70,956

28 Albertslund $70,956

29 Frederiksberg $70,956

30 Hvidovre $70,956

31 Avedøre $70,956

32 Hørsholm $70,956

33 Valby $70,956

34 Rødovre $70,956

35 Charlottenlund $70,956

36 Ballerup $70,956

37 Vanløse $70,956

38 Hillerød $70,956

39 Taastrup $70,956

40 Helsingør $70,956

41 Copenhagen $70,956

42 Indre By $70,956

43 Allerød $70,956

44 Glostrup $70,956

45 Birkerød $70,956

46 Farum $70,956

47 Brøndbyvester $70,956

48 Stenløse $70,956

49 Ishøj $70,956

50 Frederikssund $70,956

51 Lillerød $70,956

52 Vallensbæk $70,956

53 Rønne $70,956

The highest-income cities in Capital Region represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Måløv leads with a median household income of $70,956. 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 Måløv earn $70,956 — that's -5% 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. 17 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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