Highest Income in Amhara

Top 59 cities ranked by highest income

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All Countries · Ethiopia · Amhara

Highest Income — Amhara

1 Bichena $1,056

2 Finote Selam $1,056

3 Filakit $1,056

4 Dessie $1,056

5 Dembech’a $1,056

6 Dejen $1,056

7 Debre Werk’ $1,056

8 Debre Tabor $1,056

9 Debre Sīna $1,056

10 Debre Mark’os $1,056

11 Debre Birhan $1,056

12 Debark’ $1,056

13 Dangila $1,056

14 Dabat $1,056

15 Burē $1,056

16 Gimja Bēt Maryam $1,056

17 Batī $1,056

18 Bahir Dar $1,056

19 Āykel $1,056

20 Āt’aye $1,056

21 Amba Giorgis $1,056

22 ‘Alem Ketema $1,056

23 Ādīs Zemen $1,056

24 Ādīs K’idamē $1,056

25 Ādēt $1,056

26 Abomsa $1,056

27 Ābderafī $1,056

28 Kobo $1,056

29 Ginja Bet $1,056

30 Wegeda $1,056

31 Mehal Mēda $1,056

32 Were Īlu $1,056

33 Weldiya $1,056

34 T’īs Isat $1,056

35 Tīlīlī $1,056

36 Tikil Dingay $1,056

37 Sek’ot’a $1,056

38 Robīt $1,056

39 Robit $1,056

40 Nefas Mewch’a $1,056

41 Mot’a $1,056

42 Metemma $1,056

43 Mertule Maryam $1,056

44 Mersa $1,056

45 Mer’āwī $1,056

46 Werota $1,056

47 Maksenyit $1,056

48 Lumamē $1,056

49 Lalibela $1,056

50 K’ola Diba $1,056

51 Kemisē $1,056

52 Kombolcha $1,056

53 Kara K’orē $1,056

54 Injibara $1,056

55 Ibnat $1,056

56 Hāyk’ $1,056

57 Harbu $1,056

58 Gurbetē $1,056

59 Gonder $1,056

The highest-income cities in Amhara represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Bichena leads with a median household income of $1,056. 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 Bichena earn $1,056 — that's -99% 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. 46 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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