Dargaville, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

5,130 Population 2/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$17,460 median income, 6.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$172,600 home value, $863/mo rent

Dargaville, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,460

77% below

$17,460 per capita

Home Value

$172,600

39% below

Median Rent

$863/mo

26% below

Unemployment

6.7%

86% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

240 sunny days/yr

Is Dargaville a Good Place to Live?

1.7 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Dargaville residents earn a median household income of $17,460 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,460. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 472 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dargaville is $172,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $863/month.

Climate & Weather

Dargaville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,130

Median Age43.4 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

Median Income$17,460

Per Capita$17,460

Unemployment6.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$336

Housing

Home Value$172,600

Rent$863

Ownership65.4%

Housing Units2,052

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days240/yr

Rain52.8 in/yr

Elevation26 ft

Did You Know?

14.4% of residents are foreign-born.