Lowest Income in National Capital Region

Top 38 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — National Capital Region

1 Commonwealth $3,900

2 Makati City $3,900

3 Las Piñas $3,900

4 Calumpang $3,900

5 Caloocan $3,900

6 Binondo $3,900

7 Upper Bicutan $3,900

8 Bel Air $3,900

9 Bagong Barrio $3,900

10 Bagong Pagasa $3,900

11 Malabon $3,900

12 Bagong Silangan $3,900

13 Project 6 $3,900

14 Bungad $3,900

15 Pasig City $3,900

16 Ayala Alabang $3,900

17 Banco Filipino Homes $3,900

18 Bagong Silang $3,900

19 Mandaluyong $3,900

20 Pasay $3,900

21 Tanza $3,900

22 Talipapa $3,900

23 Taguig $3,900

24 Santa Cruz $3,900

25 San Juan $3,900

26 Quiapo $3,900

27 Quezon City $3,900

28 Port Area $3,900

29 Pateros $3,900

30 Valenzuela $3,900

31 Paranaque City $3,900

32 Paco $3,900

33 Novaliches Proper $3,900

34 Navotas $3,900

35 Namayan $3,900

36 Marikina City $3,900

37 Manila $3,900

38 Mandaluyong City $3,900

Cities with the lowest median incomes in National Capital Region face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Commonwealth has a median household income of $3,900.

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 Commonwealth earns $3,900 — 95% 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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