Highest Income in North Sumatra

Top 35 cities ranked by highest income

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All Countries · Indonesia · North Sumatra

Highest Income — North Sumatra

1 Tanjungtiram $4,800

2 Pekan Bahapal $4,800

3 Tarutung $4,800

4 Bandar $4,800

5 Deli Tua $4,800

6 Stabat $4,800

7 Teluk Dalam $4,800

8 Pangkalan Brandan $4,800

9 Teluk Nibung $4,800

10 Berastagi $4,800

11 Lahewa $4,800

12 Barus $4,800

13 Paropo $4,800

14 Tongging $4,800

15 Parmonangan $4,800

16 Nainggolan $4,800

17 Tomok Bolon $4,800

18 Parapat $4,800

19 Gunungsitoli $4,800

20 Percut $4,800

21 Binjai $4,800

22 Pematangsiantar $4,800

23 Padangsidempuan $4,800

24 Tanjungbalai $4,800

25 Sunggal $4,800

26 Perbaungan $4,800

27 Kisaran $4,800

28 Medan $4,800

29 Tebingtinggi $4,800

30 Rantauprapat $4,800

31 Belawan $4,800

32 Sibolga $4,800

33 Kabanjahe $4,800

34 Sidikalang $4,800

35 Labuhan Deli $4,800

The highest-income cities in North Sumatra represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Tanjungtiram leads with a median household income of $4,800. 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 Tanjungtiram earn $4,800 — that's -94% 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. 26 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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