Kedah — Income & Property Data 2022
Official DOSM household income data combined with real new launch property prices
Median Income
RM4,402
/month
Mean Income
RM5,550
/month
CPI Index
129.1
base 2010
New Launches
37
active projects
The median household income in Kedah is RM4,402/month (2022). With 37 new launch projects, the median asking price is RM550k, giving a price-to-income ratio of 10.4x.
Income Overview — Kedah
Median Income
RM4,402
per month (2022)
Mean Income
RM5,550
per month (2022)
Annual Household Income
RM52,824
median x 12
Price-to-Income Ratio
10.4x
Above affordable threshold
Household Income Trend — Kedah
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
| Year | Median (RM) | Mean (RM) | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,451 | 1,966 | — |
| 2004 | 1,607 | 2,126 | +10.8% |
| 2007 | 1,756 | 2,408 | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 1,966 | 2,667 | +12.0% |
| 2012 | 2,633 | 3,425 | +33.9% |
| 2014 | 3,451 | 4,478 | +31.1% |
| 2016 | 3,811 | 4,971 | +10.4% |
| 2019 | 4,325 | 5,522 | +13.5% |
| 2020 | 3,829 | 5,005 | -11.5% |
| 2022 | 4,402 | 5,550 | +15.0% |
Property Market — Kedah 2026
Total Projects
37
Median Price
RM550k
Min Price
RM270k
Max Price
RM1.1 mil
Property Types
3
Property Type Breakdown
Latest New Launches in Kedah
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2 Storey Terrace @ Taman Permaipura, Bedong – 10min* to Amanjaya Mall
Gurun, Kedah
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Bukit Bintang, a new Township @ Sungai Petani, 1-storey bungalow
Sungai Petani, Kedah
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Ramlee @ Bukit Bintang, Sungai Petani, Kedah
Sungai Petani, Kedah
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Taman Selasih Indah, 2-Storey Shop Office @ Kulim, Kedah
Kulim, Kedah
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Taman Selasih Indah, 2-Storey Terrace @ Kulim, Kedah
Kulim, Kedah
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SYLVIA @ SP Saujana, Sungai Petani – 10min* to Amanjaya Mall
Bedong, Kedah
Property Affordability in Kedah
Based on the median household income of RM4,402/month in Kedah, a household can afford a property of up to approximately RM606k (assuming 70% DSR, 35-year loan tenure, 4.5% interest rate, 90% margin, and RM500 existing commitments).
The current price-to-income ratio in Kedah is 10.4x. This exceeds the internationally accepted 5x affordability benchmark, indicating that housing costs are a significant burden for median-income households. Dual incomes, government schemes (such as Skim Rumah Pertamaku), or looking at more affordable segments may be necessary.
With a median property price of RM550k and 37 active new launch projects, Kedah offers 20 projects within reach of the median household income.
Cost of Living Index — Kedah
129.1
CPI Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Kedah is 129.1 as of 2026-01-01 (base year 2010 = 100). This represents a moderate increase in living costs since 2010, in line with national trends.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
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Data Pendapatan & Hartanah Kedah 2022
Pendapatan isi rumah penengah di Kedah ialah RM4,402/bulan menurut data DOSM 2022. Pendapatan purata (min) pula ialah RM5,550/bulan, menjadikan pendapatan tahunan isi rumah penengah sebanyak RM52,824.
Dari segi harga hartanah, harga penengah projek baru di Kedah ialah RM550k. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan (price-to-income ratio) ialah 10.4x, yang melebihi paras mampu milik antarabangsa 5x. Ini bermakna ramai isi rumah berpendapatan penengah mungkin memerlukan pendapatan berganda atau bantuan kerajaan untuk memiliki rumah.
Kedah mempunyai 37 projek baru yang aktif. Gunakan kalkulator mampu beli rumah kami untuk semak kelayakan anda berdasarkan pendapatan sebenar.
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