Pahang — Income & Property Data 2022
Official DOSM household income data combined with real new launch property prices
Median Income
RM4,753
/month
Mean Income
RM5,777
/month
CPI Index
134.4
base 2010
New Launches
21
active projects
The median household income in Pahang is RM4,753/month (2022). With 21 new launch projects, the median asking price is RM380k, giving a price-to-income ratio of 6.7x.
Income Overview — Pahang
Median Income
RM4,753
per month (2022)
Mean Income
RM5,777
per month (2022)
Annual Household Income
RM57,036
median x 12
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.7x
Above affordable threshold
Household Income Trend — Pahang
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
| Year | Median (RM) | Mean (RM) | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,423 | 1,991 | — |
| 2004 | 1,783 | 2,410 | +25.3% |
| 2007 | 2,235 | 2,995 | +25.4% |
| 2009 | 2,479 | 3,279 | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 3,067 | 3,745 | +23.7% |
| 2014 | 3,389 | 4,343 | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 3,979 | 5,012 | +17.4% |
| 2019 | 4,440 | 5,667 | +11.6% |
| 2020 | 4,033 | 5,144 | -9.2% |
| 2022 | 4,753 | 5,777 | +17.9% |
Property Market — Pahang 2026
Total Projects
21
Median Price
RM380k
Min Price
RM218k
Max Price
RM1.2 mil
Property Types
4
Property Type Breakdown
Latest New Launches in Pahang
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TwinPines Serviced Suites, Service Residence @ Genting Highlands, Pahang
Genting Highlands, Pahang
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Grand Ion Majestic @ Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands, Pahang
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Vistaria @ Varsity Park
Kuantan, Pahang
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Imperium Residence, Kuantan Waterfront Resort City
Kuantan, Pahang
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Pesisiran Residences @ Bukit Pelindung
Kuantan, Pahang
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Seri Permai II, Single Storey Terrace @ Kuantan, Pahang
Kuantan, Pahang
Property Affordability in Pahang
Based on the median household income of RM4,753/month in Pahang, a household can afford a property of up to approximately RM664k (assuming 70% DSR, 35-year loan tenure, 4.5% interest rate, 90% margin, and RM500 existing commitments).
The current price-to-income ratio in Pahang is 6.7x. 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 RM380k and 21 active new launch projects, Pahang offers 19 projects within reach of the median household income.
Cost of Living Index — Pahang
134.4
CPI Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Pahang is 134.4 as of 2026-01-01 (base year 2010 = 100). This indicates that prices have risen more than 30% since 2010, reflecting significant inflationary pressure on household expenses.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
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Data Pendapatan & Hartanah Pahang 2022
Pendapatan isi rumah penengah di Pahang ialah RM4,753/bulan menurut data DOSM 2022. Pendapatan purata (min) pula ialah RM5,777/bulan, menjadikan pendapatan tahunan isi rumah penengah sebanyak RM57,036.
Dari segi harga hartanah, harga penengah projek baru di Pahang ialah RM380k. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan (price-to-income ratio) ialah 6.7x, yang melebihi paras mampu milik antarabangsa 5x. Ini bermakna ramai isi rumah berpendapatan penengah mungkin memerlukan pendapatan berganda atau bantuan kerajaan untuk memiliki rumah.
Pahang mempunyai 21 projek baru yang aktif. Gunakan kalkulator mampu beli rumah kami untuk semak kelayakan anda berdasarkan pendapatan sebenar.
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