Auckland, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

1,530,500 Population 7,091/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$24,360 median income, 8.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$260,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent

Auckland, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,360

68% below

$24,360 per capita

Home Value

$260,000

8% below

Median Rent

$1,300/mo

12% above

Unemployment

8.8%

144% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

287 sunny days/yr

Is Auckland a Good Place to Live?

1.6 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Auckland residents earn a median household income of $24,360 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,360. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,390 business establishments, including 669 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Auckland is $260,000 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,300/month.

Climate & Weather

Auckland has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,530,500

Median Age30.7 yrs

Density7,091/mi²

Foreign Born19.9%

Economy

Median Income$24,360

Per Capita$24,360

Unemployment8.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$468

Housing

Home Value$260,000

Rent$1,300

Ownership40.9%

Housing Units612,200

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days287/yr

Rain78.8 in/yr

Elevation141 ft

Did You Know?

Auckland was founded in 1840.

19.9% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 669 restaurants in the area.