The $19k per month HH income is the average income of condo dwellers, it is not the qualifying income for one to stay in a condo. So don't confuse.

However average HH income of $19k per month does give an indication of the income level of condo dwellers. If not for households like the above poster, which brought down the average, the income level of condo dwellers is actually higher!

I always feel that people with HH income at $12k per month and below should take advantage of government subsidy and apply for EC. Why compete with those higher HH incomes? After buying the private condo, you put yourself under unnecessary pressure to buy a car just because your neighbours have cars. While they can comfortably afford to, you are stretching your finances.