Lowest Income in San José

Top 31 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — San José

1 Curridabat $16,942

2 Colón $16,942

3 Guadalupe $16,942

4 Mercedes $16,942

5 San Felipe $16,942

6 San Isidro $16,942

7 San Miguel $16,942

8 San Pedro $16,942

9 Santa Ana $16,942

10 Santiago $16,942

11 San Vicente $16,942

12 San Vicente de Moravia $16,942

13 Alajuelita $16,942

14 Aserrí $16,942

15 Calle Blancos $16,942

16 Colima $16,942

17 Tejar $16,942

18 Daniel Flores $16,942

19 Escazú $16,942

20 Granadilla $16,942

21 Ipís $16,942

22 Patarrá $16,942

23 Purral $16,942

24 Sabanilla $16,942

25 Salitrillos $16,942

26 San José $16,942

27 San Juan $16,942

28 San Juan de Dios $16,942

29 San Rafael $16,942

30 San Rafael Abajo $16,942

31 San Rafael Arriba $16,942

Cities with the lowest median incomes in San José face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Curridabat has a median household income of $16,942.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Curridabat earns $16,942 — 77% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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