Highest Income in Portugal

Top 100 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Portugal

1 Vila Nova de Foz Côa 11 $31,644

2 Vendas Novas 08 $31,644

3 Vila Viçosa 08 $31,644

4 Seia 11 $31,644

5 Almodôvar 03 $31,644

6 Mêda 11 $31,644

7 Custoias 11 $31,644

8 Montemor-o-Novo 08 $31,644

9 Mértola 03 $31,644

10 Aljustrel 03 $31,644

11 Beja 03 $31,644

12 Estremoz 08 $31,644

13 Aguiar da Beira 11 $31,644

14 Serpa 03 $31,644

15 São Romão 11 $31,644

16 Évora 08 $31,644

17 Guarda 11 $31,644

18 Sequeira 11 $31,644

19 Odemira 03 $31,644

20 Redondo 08 $31,644

21 Reguengos de Monsaraz 08 $31,644

22 Vidigueira 03 $31,644

23 Moura 03 $31,644

24 Ponte de Lima 20 $31,320

25 Viana do Castelo 20 $31,320

26 Arcos de Valdevez 20 $31,320

27 Darque 20 $31,320

28 Mozelos 20 $31,320

29 Meadela 20 $31,320

30 Monção 20 $31,320

31 Valenza 20 $31,320

32 Paços 17 $29,268

33 Nine 04 $29,268

34 Nevogilde 17 $29,268

35 Parchal 09 $29,268

36 Angeiras 17 $29,268

37 Vila Franca do Campo 23 $29,268

38 Peso da Régua 21 $29,268

39 Brito 04 $29,268

40 Valongo 02 $29,268

41 Castro Marim 09 $29,268

42 Antanhol 07 $29,268

43 Carrazeda de Anciães 05 $29,268

44 Salvaterra de Magos 18 $29,268

45 Sabrosa 21 $29,268

46 Árvore 17 $29,268

47 Ribeira Grande 23 $29,268

48 Bela Vista 17 $29,268

49 Ventosa 14 $29,268

50 Foz do Sousa 17 $29,268

51 Alvor 09 $29,268

52 Marco da Oliveirinha 02 $29,268

53 Barro 02 $29,268

54 Gemunde 17 $29,268

55 Nogueira da Regedoura 02 $29,268

56 Macieira de Cambra 02 $29,268

57 Intendente 14 $29,268

58 Galegos 04 $29,268

59 São Miguel do Couto 17 $29,268

60 São Mamede 14 $29,268

61 Monchique 09 $29,268

62 Urgeses 04 $29,268

63 Riachos 18 $29,268

64 Nogueira 17 $29,268

65 Santa Luzia 10 $29,268

66 Bairro Silva Braga 17 $29,268

67 Lagoa 09 $29,268

68 Santa Maria de Avioso 17 $29,268

69 Poiares 07 $29,268

70 Vilela 21 $29,268

71 Barrosas 17 $29,268

72 São Roque 02 $29,268

73 Moreira de Conegos 04 $29,268

74 Corujeira de Dentro 10 $29,268

75 Lamas 02 $29,268

76 Branca 02 $29,268

77 Oliveira do Bairro 02 $29,268

78 Santa Cruz do Bispo 17 $29,268

79 Lisbon 14 $29,268

80 Pedras Rubras 17 $29,268

81 São Gonçalo 10 $29,268

82 Perozinho 17 $29,268

83 Aljezur 09 $29,268

84 Ribeira de Pena 21 $29,268

85 Arazede 07 $29,268

86 Ribeira Brava 10 $29,268

87 Milharado 14 $29,268

88 Olival Basto 14 $29,268

89 Eixo 02 $29,268

90 Cova da Moura 14 $29,268

91 Vila da Lixa 17 $29,268

92 Fontanelas 14 $29,268

93 Armação de Pêra 09 $29,268

94 Vila Nova da Telha 17 $29,268

95 Santa Cruz 10 $29,268

96 Gandra 17 $29,268

97 Lobão 02 $29,268

98 Marinhas 04 $29,268

99 Praia da Vitória 23 $29,268

100 São Vicente 10 $29,268

The highest-income cities in Portugal represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Vila Nova de Foz Côa leads with a median household income of $31,644. 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 Vila Nova de Foz Côa earn $31,644 — that's -58% 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. 11 is well-represented with 4 cities in the top income rankings.

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