Ashburton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

21,300 Population 1,455/sq mi density

348 ft Elevation 106 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$18,240 median income, 4.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$187,200 home value, $936/mo rent

Ashburton, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$18,240

76% below

$18,240 per capita

Home Value

$187,200

34% below

Median Rent

$936/mo

20% below

Unemployment

4.0%

11% above

Avg Temperature

53°F

287 sunny days/yr

Is Ashburton a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 - Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ashburton residents earn a median household income of $18,240 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,240. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,960 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ashburton is $187,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $936/month.

Climate & Weather

Ashburton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21,300

Median Age58.7 yrs

Density1,455/mi²

Foreign Born27.8%

Economy

C+

Median Income$18,240

Per Capita$18,240

Unemployment4.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$351

Housing

Home Value$187,200

Rent$936

Ownership66.7%

Housing Units8,520

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days287/yr

Rain27.1 in/yr

Elevation348 ft

Did You Know?

27.8% of residents are foreign-born.