Perak — Income & Property Data 2022
Official DOSM household income data combined with real new launch property prices
Median Income
RM4,494
/month
Mean Income
RM5,779
/month
CPI Index
129.7
base 2010
New Launches
34
active projects
The median household income in Perak is RM4,494/month (2022). With 34 new launch projects, the median asking price is RM395k, giving a price-to-income ratio of 7.3x.
Income Overview — Perak
Median Income
RM4,494
per month (2022)
Mean Income
RM5,779
per month (2022)
Annual Household Income
RM53,928
median x 12
Price-to-Income Ratio
7.3x
Above affordable threshold
Household Income Trend — Perak
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
| Year | Median (RM) | Mean (RM) | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,613 | 2,153 | — |
| 2004 | 1,732 | 2,207 | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 1,905 | 2,545 | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 2,094 | 2,809 | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 2,665 | 3,548 | +27.3% |
| 2014 | 3,451 | 4,268 | +29.5% |
| 2016 | 4,006 | 5,065 | +16.1% |
| 2019 | 4,273 | 5,645 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 3,759 | 5,081 | -12.0% |
| 2022 | 4,494 | 5,779 | +19.6% |
Property Market — Perak 2026
Total Projects
34
Median Price
RM395k
Min Price
RM203k
Max Price
RM3.1 mil
Property Types
5
Property Type Breakdown
Latest New Launches in Perak
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Enclave Residen (Enclave II) @ Ipoh
Ipoh, Perak
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Rumah Teres 1 Tingkat (Fasa 4A) @ Taman Impiana Bidor, Kampar, Perak
Kampar, Perak
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Basco Avenue @ Kepayang, Ipoh
Ipoh, Perak
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Rumah Berkembar 1-Tingkat (Fasa 7A) @ Taman Impiana Bidor, Perak
Kampar, Perak
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Taman Serai Emas, 1-Storey & 2-Storey Terrace @ Bagan Serai, Parit Buntar, Perak
Parit Buntar, Perak
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City on The Hills @ Gopeng, Kampar, Perak
Ipoh, Perak
Property Affordability in Perak
Based on the median household income of RM4,494/month in Perak, a household can afford a property of up to approximately RM621k (assuming 70% DSR, 35-year loan tenure, 4.5% interest rate, 90% margin, and RM500 existing commitments).
The current price-to-income ratio in Perak is 7.3x. 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 RM395k and 34 active new launch projects, Perak offers 27 projects within reach of the median household income.
Cost of Living Index — Perak
129.7
CPI Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Perak is 129.7 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 Perak 2022
Pendapatan isi rumah penengah di Perak ialah RM4,494/bulan menurut data DOSM 2022. Pendapatan purata (min) pula ialah RM5,779/bulan, menjadikan pendapatan tahunan isi rumah penengah sebanyak RM53,928.
Dari segi harga hartanah, harga penengah projek baru di Perak ialah RM395k. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan (price-to-income ratio) ialah 7.3x, yang melebihi paras mampu milik antarabangsa 5x. Ini bermakna ramai isi rumah berpendapatan penengah mungkin memerlukan pendapatan berganda atau bantuan kerajaan untuk memiliki rumah.
Perak mempunyai 34 projek baru yang aktif. Gunakan kalkulator mampu beli rumah kami untuk semak kelayakan anda berdasarkan pendapatan sebenar.
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