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Bluff, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,938 Population 9/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$22,080 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$135,200 home value, $676/mo rent

Bluff, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,080
71% below
$22,080 per capita
Home Value
$135,200
52% below
Median Rent
$676/mo
42% below
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr

Is Bluff a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bluff residents earn a median household income of $22,080 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,080. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 178 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bluff is $135,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $676/month.

Climate & Weather

Bluff has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,938
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density9/mi²
Foreign Born7.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,080
Per Capita$22,080
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$425

Housing

B
Home Value$135,200
Rent$676
Ownership77.8%
Housing Units775

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation102 ft