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Highest Income in Lesotho

Top 28 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Lesotho

1 Mapoteng 10 $916
2 Maseru 14 $916
3 Maputsoe 12 $916
4 Mohale's Hoek 15 $916
5 Mafeteng 13 $916
6 Hlotse 12 $916
7 Butha-Buthe 11 $916
8 Mabote 10 $916
9 Quthing 18 $916
10 Teyateyaneng 10 $916
11 Qacha’s Nek 17 $916
12 Thaba-Tseka 19 $916
13 Mokhotlong 16 $916
14 Roma 14 $916
15 Sefikeng 10 $916
16 Nako 14 $916
17 Mazenod 14 $916
18 Mantsebo $916
19 Semonkong 14 $916
20 Phamong 15 $916
21 Mamathes $916
22 Mount Moorosi 18 $916
23 Pitseng 12 $916
24 Thabana Morena $916
25 Mantsonyane 19 $916
26 Peka 12 $916
27 Kolo 14 $916
28 Morija 14 $916

The highest-income cities in Lesotho represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Mapoteng leads with a median household income of $916. 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 Mapoteng earn $916 — 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. 10 is well-represented with 3 cities in the top income rankings.

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