Highest Income in Basque Country

Top 60 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Basque Country

1 Zumaia $33,493

2 Pasaia $33,493

3 Azpeitia $33,493

4 Bergara $33,493

5 Andoain $33,493

6 Beasain $33,493

7 Arrigorriaga $33,493

8 Sopela $33,493

9 Azkoitia $33,493

10 Elgoibar $33,493

11 Oñati $33,493

12 Amurrio $33,493

13 Zumarraga $33,493

14 Ondarroa $33,493

15 Zierbena $33,493

16 Mungia $33,493

17 Zalla $33,493

18 Ortuella $33,493

19 Balmaseda $33,493

20 Lekeitio $33,493

21 Elorrio $33,493

22 Güeñes $33,493

23 Aretxabaleta $33,493

24 Berango $33,493

25 Lezo $33,493

26 Urnieta $33,493

27 Villabona $33,493

28 Elexalde $33,493

29 Usurbil $33,493

30 Deba $33,493

31 Sestao $33,493

32 Gasteiz / Vitoria $33,493

33 Donostia / San Sebastián $33,493

34 Barakaldo $33,493

35 Algorta $33,493

36 Getxo $33,493

37 Irun $33,493

38 Santutxu $33,493

39 Santurtzi $33,493

40 Portugalete $33,493

41 Basauri $33,493

42 Errenteria $33,493

43 Leioa $33,493

44 Galdakao $33,493

45 Durango $33,493

46 Bilbao $33,493

47 Eibar $33,493

48 Erandio $33,493

49 Zarautz $33,493

50 Arrasate / Mondragón $33,493

51 Hernani $33,493

52 Laudio / Llodio $33,493

53 Tolosa $33,493

54 Oria $33,493

55 Amorebieta $33,493

56 Lasarte $33,493

57 Bermeo $33,493

58 Hondarribia $33,493

59 Ermua $33,493

60 Gernika-Lumo $33,493

The highest-income cities in Basque Country represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Zumaia leads with a median household income of $33,493. 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 Zumaia earn $33,493 — that's -55% 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. 59 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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