Blockhouse Bay, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

14,500 Population 549/sq mi density

154 ft Elevation 47 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$23,340 median income, 4.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$298,400 home value, $1,492/mo rent

Blockhouse Bay, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,340

69% below

$23,340 per capita

Home Value

$298,400

6% above

Median Rent

$1,492/mo

28% above

Unemployment

4.7%

31% above

Avg Temperature

60°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Blockhouse Bay a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Blockhouse Bay residents earn a median household income of $23,340 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,340. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,334 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blockhouse Bay is $298,400 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,492/month.

Climate & Weather

Blockhouse Bay 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

Population14,500

Median Age38.2 yrs

Density549/mi²

Foreign Born52.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$23,340

Per Capita$23,340

Unemployment4.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$449

Housing

Home Value$298,400

Rent$1,492

Ownership56.6%

Housing Units5,800

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain74.6 in/yr

Elevation154 ft

Did You Know?

52.0% of residents are foreign-born.