Highest Income in Newfoundland and Labrador

Top 24 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Newfoundland and Labrador

1 Labrador City $147,000

2 Portugal Cove-St. Philip's $114,000

3 Paradise $111,000

4 Torbay $108,000

5 Happy Valley-Goose Bay $107,000

6 Conception Bay South $94,000

7 Mount Pearl $81,000

8 Gander $80,000

9 St. John's $75,000

10 Bay Roberts $72,500

11 Clarenville $72,000

12 Downtown St. John's $66,531

13 Pearlgate $66,531

14 Mundy Pond $66,531

15 Mount Cashel $66,531

16 Kilbride $66,531

17 Rabbittown $66,531

18 Southlands $66,531

19 Donovans $66,531

20 Churchill Park $66,531

21 Grand Falls-Windsor $66,000

22 Corner Brook $63,600

23 Marystown $60,000

24 Stephenville $50,000

The highest-income cities in Newfoundland and Labrador represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Labrador City leads with a median household income of $147,000. 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 Labrador City earn $147,000 — that's 96% 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. NL is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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