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Highest Income in Estonia

Top 29 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Estonia

1 Valga 19 $31,320
2 Tallinn 01 $31,320
3 Tartu 18 $31,320
4 Narva 03 $31,320
5 Pärnu 11 $31,320
6 Nõmme 01 $31,320
7 Kohtla-Järve 03 $31,320
8 Viljandi 20 $31,320
9 Maardu 01 $31,320
10 Rakvere 08 $31,320
11 Kuressaare 14 $31,320
12 Sillamäe 03 $31,320
13 Võru 21 $31,320
14 Tori 11 $31,320
15 Haapsalu 07 $31,320
16 Türi 04 $31,320
17 Jõhvi 03 $31,320
18 Keila 01 $31,320
19 Paide 04 $31,320
20 Kuusalu 01 $31,320
21 Jõgeva 05 $31,320
22 Männiku 01 $31,320
23 Saue 01 $31,320
24 Elva 18 $31,320
25 Tapa 08 $31,320
26 Laagri 01 $31,320
27 Raasiku 01 $31,320
28 Rapla 13 $31,320
29 Põlva 12 $31,320

The highest-income cities in Estonia represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Valga leads with a median household income of $31,320. 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 Valga earn $31,320 — that's -58% 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. 01 is well-represented with 3 cities in the top income rankings.

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