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Highest Income in Panama

Top 66 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Panama

1 Curundú 08 $18,797
2 Ancón 08 $18,797
3 Alcalde Díaz 08 $18,797
4 El Chorrillo 08 $18,797
5 Changuinola 01 $18,797
6 La Cabima 08 $18,797
7 La Concepción 02 $18,797
8 Pedregal 02 $18,797
9 Veracruz 13 $18,797
10 Nuevo Belén 08 $18,797
11 Penonomé 03 $18,797
12 Sabanitas 04 $18,797
13 Nuevo Arraiján 13 $18,797
14 Villa Unida 08 $18,797
15 San Vicente 08 $18,797
16 Chepo 08 $18,797
17 Puerto Escondido 04 $18,797
18 Pocrí 03 $18,797
19 Río Abajo 08 $18,797
20 Cativá 04 $18,797
21 Chilibre 08 $18,797
22 Parque Lefevre 08 $18,797
23 Santiago de Veraguas 10 $18,797
24 Tocumen 08 $18,797
25 Pedregal 08 $18,797
26 La Chorrera 13 $18,797
27 Las Cumbres 08 $18,797
28 Colón 04 $18,797
29 Arraiján 13 $18,797
30 David 02 $18,797
31 Juan Díaz 08 $18,797
32 San Miguelito 08 $18,797
33 Panamá 08 $18,797
34 Guadalupe 13 $18,797
35 Altos de San Francisco 13 $18,797
36 Canto del Llano 10 $18,797
37 Gonzalillo 08 $18,797
38 La Pesa 13 $18,797
39 Soná 10 $18,797
40 La Arena 06 $18,797
41 Pacora 08 $18,797
42 Antón 03 $18,797
43 Aguadulce 03 $18,797
44 La Herradura 13 $18,797
45 Boquete 02 $18,797
46 San Pablo Viejo Abajo 02 $18,797
47 Los Santos 07 $18,797
48 La Mitra 13 $18,797
49 Río Hato 03 $18,797
50 Natá 03 $18,797
51 Bocas del Toro 01 $18,797
52 Vista Alegre 13 $18,797
53 Almirante 01 $18,797
54 Puerto Pilón 04 $18,797
55 Las Tablas 07 $18,797
56 Chitré 06 $18,797
57 Nueva Esperanza 08 $18,797
58 Unión Chocó 11 $18,797
59 Llano Bonito 06 $18,797
60 Volcán 02 $18,797
61 Monagrillo 06 $18,797
62 El Empalme 01 $18,797
63 Las Lomas 02 $18,797
64 Puerto Armuelles 02 $18,797
65 San Juan Bautista 06 $18,797
66 El Coco 13 $18,797

The highest-income cities in Panama represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Curundú leads with a median household income of $18,797. 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 Curundú earn $18,797 — that's -75% 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. 08 is well-represented with 6 cities in the top income rankings.

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