Lowest Income in KwaZulu-Natal

Top 71 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — KwaZulu-Natal

1 Hopewell $6,800

2 Inanda $6,800

3 Darnall $6,800

4 Dannhauser $6,800

5 Hazelmere $6,800

6 Harding $6,800

7 Kgwaripe $6,800

8 Sundumbili $6,800

9 Paulpietersburg $6,800

10 Melmoth $6,800

11 Craigieburn $6,800

12 Ekuvukeni $6,800

13 Ixopo $6,800

14 Matatiele $6,800

15 Berea $6,800

16 Frischgewaagd $6,800

17 Ga-Malakhe $6,800

18 Eshowe $6,800

19 Nqutu $6,800

20 Cato Ridge $6,800

21 Charlestown $6,800

22 Cedarville $6,800

23 eMkhuze $6,800

24 Lidgetton $6,800

25 Albert Falls $6,800

26 Manguzi $6,800

27 Magabeni $6,800

28 eMuziwezinto $6,800

29 Nondweni $6,800

30 Port Edward $6,800

31 Trust Feed $6,800

32 Winterton $6,800

33 Colenso $6,800

34 Weenen $6,800

35 Utrecht $6,800

36 Nongoma $6,800

37 Ntuzuma $6,800

38 Folweni $6,800

39 Mandeni $6,800

40 eSikhaleni $6,800

41 Port Shepstone $6,800

42 Mondlo $6,800

43 Kokstad $6,800

44 Tongaat $6,800

45 Dundee $6,800

46 Margate $6,800

47 Mpumalanga $6,800

48 Ladysmith $6,800

49 Pinetown $6,800

50 Vryheid $6,800

51 KwaDukuza $6,800

52 Richards Bay $6,800

53 Newcastle $6,800

54 Pietermaritzburg $6,800

55 Ballitoville $6,800

56 Ncotshane $6,800

57 eMkhomazi $6,800

58 Glencoe $6,800

59 Mooi River $6,800

60 Greytown $6,800

61 Scottburgh $6,800

62 Estcourt $6,800

63 Shakaskraal $6,800

64 Durban $6,800

65 Mpophomeni $6,800

66 Ulundi $6,800

67 Richmond $6,800

68 Howick $6,800

69 Empangeni $6,800

70 Mtubatuba $6,800

71 Wembesi $6,800

Cities with the lowest median incomes in KwaZulu-Natal face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Hopewell has a median household income of $6,800.

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 Hopewell earns $6,800 — 91% 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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