Highest Income in Western Region

Top 63 cities ranked by highest income

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All Countries · Uganda · Western Region

Highest Income — Western Region

1 Buhimba $1,002

2 Kasozi $1,002

3 Kasese $1,002

4 Kanungu $1,002

5 Kamwenge $1,002

6 Kakumiro $1,002

7 Kagadi $1,002

8 Kabale $1,002

9 Iryango $1,002

10 Ibanda $1,002

11 Hoima $1,002

12 Hima $1,002

13 Fort Portal $1,002

14 Bwizibwera $1,002

15 Bundibugyo $1,002

16 Buliisa $1,002

17 Katoke $1,002

18 Buhesi $1,002

19 Ishaka $1,002

20 Isingiro $1,002

21 Buyale $1,002

22 Nakivale Refugee Camp $1,002

23 Kisinga $1,002

24 Rwiimi $1,002

25 Muhorro $1,002

26 Butunduzi $1,002

27 Kiryandongo Refugee Camp $1,002

28 Kyaka II Refugee Camp $1,002

29 Kyangwali Refugee Camp $1,002

30 Nyamunuka $1,002

31 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp $1,002

32 Kazo $1,002

33 Kyenjojo $1,002

34 Rutoma $1,002

35 Rukungiri $1,002

36 Rubirizi $1,002

37 Rubanda $1,002

38 Rubaare $1,002

39 Nyahuka $1,002

40 Nyachera $1,002

41 Ntungamo $1,002

42 Nkoma $1,002

43 Mpondwe $1,002

44 Mbarara $1,002

45 Masindi Port $1,002

46 Masindi $1,002

47 Mabare $1,002

48 Lwakyomba $1,002

49 Wanseko $1,002

50 Kyegegwa $1,002

51 Kyarusozi $1,002

52 Kyamahungu $1,002

53 Kisoro $1,002

54 Kiruhura $1,002

55 Kinoni $1,002

56 Kilembe $1,002

57 Kikube $1,002

58 Kihihi $1,002

59 Kigumba $1,002

60 Kigorobya $1,002

61 Kibiito $1,002

62 Kibale $1,002

63 Kebisoni $1,002

The highest-income cities in Western Region represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Buhimba leads with a median household income of $1,002. 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 Buhimba earn $1,002 — 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. W is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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