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
130.0
base 2010
New Launches
5
active projects
The median household income in Perak is RM4,494/month (2022). With 5 new launch projects, the median asking price is RM514k, giving a price-to-income ratio of 9.5x.
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
9.5x
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
5
Median Price
RM514k
Min Price
RM268k
Max Price
RM3.1 mil
Property Types
4
Property Type Breakdown
Latest New Launches in Perak
City on The Hills @ Gopeng, Kampar, Perak
Ipoh, Perak
Primrose @ Bandar Baru Sri Klebang, Ipoh
Ipoh, Perak
D'Festivo Residences @ Ipoh
Ipoh, Perak
Sunway Property
Lakeside Mansions @ Sunway City Ipoh
Ipoh, Perak
Sunway Property
Serene Villas @ Sunway City Ipoh
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 9.5x. 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 RM514k and 5 active new launch projects, Perak offers 3 projects within reach of the median household income.
Cost of Living Index — Perak
130.0
CPI Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Perak is 130.0 as of 2026-03-01 (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 RM514k. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan (price-to-income ratio) ialah 9.5x, 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 5 projek baru yang aktif. Gunakan kalkulator mampu beli rumah kami untuk semak kelayakan anda berdasarkan pendapatan sebenar.
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