Belfast, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

4,900 Population 142/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$26,460 median income, 4.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$244,400 home value, $1,222/mo rent

Belfast, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,460

65% below

$26,460 per capita

Home Value

$244,400

13% below

Median Rent

$1,222/mo

5% above

Unemployment

4.2%

17% above

Avg Temperature

54°F

283 sunny days/yr

Is Belfast a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Belfast residents earn a median household income of $26,460 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,460. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 451 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belfast is $244,400 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,222/month.

Climate & Weather

Belfast has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,900

Median Age37.4 yrs

Density142/mi²

Foreign Born22.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,460

Per Capita$26,460

Unemployment4.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$509

Housing

Home Value$244,400

Rent$1,222

Ownership69.3%

Housing Units1,960

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days283/yr

Rain34.2 in/yr

Elevation33 ft

Did You Know?

22.4% of residents are foreign-born.