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Highest Income in Borno State

Top 23 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Borno State

1 Shani $2,200
2 Bornu Yassu $2,200
3 Shaffa $2,200
4 Yajiwa $2,200
5 Tokombere $2,200
6 Wuyo $2,200
7 Benisheikh $2,200
8 Uba $2,200
9 Miringa $2,200
10 Konduga $2,200
11 Damasak $2,200
12 Ngala $2,200
13 Maiduguri $2,200
14 Gwoza $2,200
15 Marte $2,200
16 Kukawa $2,200
17 Magumeri $2,200
18 Monguno $2,200
19 Damboa $2,200
20 Dikwa $2,200
21 Gamboru $2,200
22 Biu $2,200
23 Bama $2,200

The highest-income cities in Borno State represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Shani leads with a median household income of $2,200. 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 Shani earn $2,200 — that's -97% 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. 27 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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