Highest Income in Rwanda

Top 49 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Rwanda

1 Nyabitekeli 14 $1,027

2 Kirimbi 14 $1,027

3 Kora 14 $1,027

4 Mabanza 14 $1,027

5 Macuba 14 $1,027

6 Mahembe 14 $1,027

7 Mugina 15 $1,027

8 Muhanga 15 $1,027

9 Mukamira 14 $1,027

10 Mukingo 13 $1,027

11 Musanze 13 $1,027

12 Ndera 12 $1,027

13 Ngororero 14 $1,027

14 Kirambo 14 $1,027

15 Nyagatare 11 $1,027

16 Nyamata 11 $1,027

17 Nyanza 15 $1,027

18 Nzega 15 $1,027

19 Rangiro 14 $1,027

20 Ruhango 15 $1,027

21 Ruhuha 11 $1,027

22 Rwamagana 11 $1,027

23 Shangi 14 $1,027

24 Shyorongi 13 $1,027

25 Umutara 11 $1,027

26 Gisenyi 14 $1,027

27 Bugarama 14 $1,027

28 Bushekeri 14 $1,027

29 Bushenge 14 $1,027

30 Busogo 13 $1,027

31 Butare 15 $1,027

32 Byumba 13 $1,027

33 Cyangugu 14 $1,027

34 Cyato 14 $1,027

35 Gahini 11 $1,027

36 Gihombo 14 $1,027

37 Gikongoro 15 $1,027

38 Bugaragara 11 $1,027

39 Gitarama 15 $1,027

40 Gitesi 14 $1,027

41 Kagano 14 $1,027

42 Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi 15 $1,027

43 Karambi 14 $1,027

44 Karengera 14 $1,027

45 Kayonza 11 $1,027

46 Kibungo 11 $1,027

47 Kibuye 14 $1,027

48 Kigali 12 $1,027

49 Kinigi 13 $1,027

The highest-income cities in Rwanda represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Nyabitekeli leads with a median household income of $1,027. 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 Nyabitekeli earn $1,027 — 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. 14 is well-represented with 7 cities in the top income rankings.

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