Highest Income in Mpumalanga

Top 100 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Mpumalanga

1 Emalahleni $6,800

2 Middelburg $6,800

3 eMbalenhle $6,800

4 Somaroboro $6,800

5 Mbombela $6,800

6 Standerton $6,800

7 Ermelo $6,800

8 Delmas $6,800

9 Piet Retief $6,800

10 Bethal $6,800

11 Barberton $6,800

12 Kwaggafontein $6,800

13 Trichardt $6,800

14 Lydenburg $6,800

15 Matsulu $6,800

16 Balfour $6,800

17 Siyabuswa $6,800

18 Volksrust $6,800

19 Mkhuhlu $6,800

20 Leslie $6,800

21 Phola $6,800

22 Lukwatini $6,800

23 Calcutta $6,800

24 Lebohang $6,800

25 Nhlazatje $6,800

26 Driefontein $6,800

27 Hendrina $6,800

28 White River $6,800

29 Kamaqhekeza $6,800

30 Schoemansdal $6,800

31 Redhill $6,800

32 Moloto South $6,800

33 Hlanganani $6,800

34 Komatipoort $6,800

35 Secunda $6,800

36 Mafemani $6,800

37 Carolina $6,800

38 Belfast $6,800

39 Vaalbank $6,800

40 Sabie $6,800

41 Driekoppies $6,800

42 Kinross $6,800

43 Kriel $6,800

44 Tekwane $6,800

45 Breyten $6,800

46 Thubelihle $6,800

47 Daggakraal $6,800

48 Fernie $6,800

49 Empuluzu $6,800

50 Amersfoort $6,800

51 Thulamahashe $6,800

52 Xikhusese $6,800

53 Maboke $6,800

54 Tjakastad $6,800

55 Bolla-Tau $6,800

56 Allemansdrif $6,800

57 Embhojeni $6,800

58 Evander $6,800

59 Oakley $6,800

60 Emtfuntini $6,800

61 Machadodorp $6,800

62 Buyisonto $6,800

63 Motetema $6,800

64 Leeuwfontein-C $6,800

65 Khokhamoya $6,800

66 Mmametlhake $6,800

67 Mhlambanyatsi $6,800

68 Morgenzon $6,800

69 Shatale $6,800

70 Tsakani $6,800

71 Kamalamule $6,800

72 Marite $6,800

73 Nthrowane $6,800

74 eManzana $6,800

75 Wakkerstroom $6,800

76 Gemsbokspruit $6,800

77 eMvelo $6,800

78 Kamhlushwa $6,800

79 Bosfontein $6,800

80 Burgersfort $6,800

81 Emgwenya $6,800

82 Magogeni $6,800

83 Lothair $6,800

84 Edinburgh A $6,800

85 KwaThandeka $6,800

86 Madyembeni $6,800

87 Glenmore $6,800

88 Maviljan A $6,800

89 Madras A $6,800

90 Grootvlei $6,800

91 Godide $6,800

92 Dullstroom $6,800

93 eMakhazeni B $6,800

94 Perdekop $6,800

95 Doornkop $6,800

96 Thabakgolo $6,800

97 Orinoco A $6,800

98 Ngema Tribal Trust $6,800

99 Ekulindeni $6,800

100 Kumana $6,800

The highest-income cities in Mpumalanga represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Emalahleni leads with a median household income of $6,800. 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 Emalahleni earn $6,800 — that's -91% 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. 07 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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