Birkenhead, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

10,720 Population 592/sq mi density

249 ft Elevation 76 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$30,660 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$286,000 home value, $1,430/mo rent

Birkenhead, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$30,660

59% below

$30,660 per capita

Home Value

$286,000

1% above

Median Rent

$1,430/mo

23% above

Unemployment

3.3%

8% below

Avg Temperature

60°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Birkenhead a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Birkenhead residents earn a median household income of $30,660 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,660. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 986 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Birkenhead is $286,000 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,430/month.

Climate & Weather

Birkenhead has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,720

Median Age36.5 yrs

Density592/mi²

Foreign Born44.5%

Economy

Median Income$30,660

Per Capita$30,660

Unemployment3.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$590

Housing

Home Value$286,000

Rent$1,430

Ownership61.3%

Housing Units4,288

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain74.6 in/yr

Elevation249 ft

Did You Know?

44.5% of residents are foreign-born.