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Two Palmas: Why the wage gap in Palma is growing — and what should happen now

Gentrification and Palma’s widening income divide

Rising rents and changing resident groups are helping widen Palma’s neighbourhood income gap.

Published: April 22, 2026
Two Palmas: Why the wage gap in Palma is growing — and what should happen now

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What role does gentrification play in Palma’s income divide?

Gentrification pushes rents up in inner-city areas and can change who is able to stay in a neighbourhood. As housing becomes more expensive, wealthier residents are more likely to move in, while lower-income households are pushed toward less central areas. That can widen the divide even when the city itself is growing.

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