Highest Income in Stockholm

Top 53 cities ranked by highest income

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All Countries · Sweden · Stockholm

Highest Income — Stockholm

1 Saltsjöbaden $49,356

2 Tensta $49,356

3 Råsunda $49,356

4 Årsta $49,356

5 Tullinge $49,356

6 Nynäshamn $49,356

7 Handen $49,356

8 Ekerö $49,356

9 Alby $49,356

10 Jordbro $49,356

11 Segeltorp $49,356

12 Kista $49,356

13 Kungsängen $49,356

14 Vårby $49,356

15 Hässelby Villastad $49,356

16 Älta $49,356

17 Sigtuna $49,356

18 Djursholm $49,356

19 Bro $49,356

20 Akalla $49,356

21 Fisksätra $49,356

22 Brevik $49,356

23 Fittja $49,356

24 Bergshamra $49,356

25 Or $49,356

26 Järna $49,356

27 Nykvarn $49,356

28 Upplands Väsby $49,356

29 Sollentuna $49,356

30 Södermalm $49,356

31 Huddinge $49,356

32 Haninge $49,356

33 Bromma $49,356

34 Södertälje $49,356

35 Kungsholmen $49,356

36 Solna $49,356

37 Vasastaden $49,356

38 Täby $49,356

39 Lidingö $49,356

40 Tumba $49,356

41 Stockholm $49,356

42 Östermalm $49,356

43 Sundbyberg $49,356

44 Åkersberga $49,356

45 Danderyd $49,356

46 Vallentuna $49,356

47 Märsta $49,356

48 Nacka $49,356

49 Boo $49,356

50 Jakobsberg $49,356

51 Gustavsberg $49,356

52 Norrtälje $49,356

53 Rinkeby $49,356

The highest-income cities in Stockholm represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Saltsjöbaden leads with a median household income of $49,356. 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 Saltsjöbaden earn $49,356 — that's -34% 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. 26 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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