Carterton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

10,300 Population 10/sq mi density

276 ft Elevation 84 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$19,680 median income, 3.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

Carterton, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,680

74% below

$19,680 per capita

Home Value

$208,000

26% below

Median Rent

$1,040/mo

11% below

Unemployment

3.5%

3% below

Avg Temperature

56°F

235 sunny days/yr

Is Carterton a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Carterton residents earn a median household income of $19,680 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,680. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 948 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carterton is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,040/month.

Climate & Weather

Carterton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,300

Median Age52.4 yrs

Density10/mi²

Foreign Born17.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$19,680

Per Capita$19,680

Unemployment3.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$378

Housing

Home Value$208,000

Rent$1,040

Ownership79.2%

Housing Units4,120

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days235/yr

Rain60.9 in/yr

Elevation276 ft

Did You Know?

Carterton was founded in 1857.

17.6% of residents are foreign-born.