Brightwater, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

2,390 Population 356/sq mi density

115 ft Elevation 35 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$28,080 median income, 1.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$253,800 home value, $1,269/mo rent

Brightwater, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,080

63% below

$28,080 per capita

Home Value

$253,800

10% below

Median Rent

$1,269/mo

9% above

Unemployment

1.6%

56% below

Avg Temperature

52°F

286 sunny days/yr

Is Brightwater a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Brightwater residents earn a median household income of $28,080 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,080. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 220 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brightwater is $253,800 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,269/month.

Climate & Weather

Brightwater has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,390

Median Age38.0 yrs

Density356/mi²

Foreign Born14.1%

Economy

Median Income$28,080

Per Capita$28,080

Unemployment1.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$540

Housing

Home Value$253,800

Rent$1,269

Ownership82.2%

Housing Units956

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days286/yr

Rain59.6 in/yr

Elevation115 ft

Did You Know?

14.1% of residents are foreign-born.