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Highest Income in Northern Ireland

Top 46 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Northern Ireland

1 Donaghadee $49,944
2 Dungannon $49,944
3 Cookstown $49,944
4 Downpatrick $49,944
5 Ballymoney $49,944
6 Ballyclare $49,944
7 Comber $49,944
8 Magherafelt $49,944
9 Portstewart $49,944
10 Carryduff $49,944
11 Warrenpoint $49,944
12 Newcastle $49,944
13 Limavady $49,944
14 Portrush $49,944
15 Kilkeel $49,944
16 Coalisland $49,944
17 Ballynahinch $49,944
18 Dromore $49,944
19 Ballycastle $49,944
20 Jordanstown $49,944
21 Randalstown $49,944
22 Crumlin $49,944
23 Greenisland $49,944
24 Coleraine $49,944
25 Londonderry County Borough $49,944
26 Derry $49,944
27 Lisburn $49,944
28 Newtownabbey $49,944
29 Bangor $49,944
30 Craigavon $49,944
31 Castlereagh $49,944
32 Newtownards $49,944
33 Carrickfergus $49,944
34 Ballymena $49,944
35 Newry $49,944
36 Belfast $49,944
37 Portadown $49,944
38 Omagh $49,944
39 Antrim $49,944
40 Larne $49,944
41 Banbridge $49,944
42 Armagh $49,944
43 Enniskillen $49,944
44 Strabane $49,944
45 Dundonald $49,944
46 Holywood $49,944

The highest-income cities in Northern Ireland represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Donaghadee leads with a median household income of $49,944. 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 Donaghadee earn $49,944 — that's -33% 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. NIR is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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