Featherston, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

2,760 Population 3/sq mi density

443 ft Elevation 135 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$22,740 median income, 5.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

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

Featherston, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,740

70% below

$22,740 per capita

Home Value

$208,000

26% below

Median Rent

$1,040/mo

11% below

Unemployment

5.2%

44% above

Avg Temperature

56°F

235 sunny days/yr

Is Featherston a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Featherston residents earn a median household income of $22,740 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,740. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 254 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

Featherston 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

Population2,760

Median Age41.3 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born17.3%

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,740

Per Capita$22,740

Unemployment5.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$437

Housing

Home Value$208,000

Rent$1,040

Ownership75.6%

Housing Units1,104

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days235/yr

Rain60.9 in/yr

Elevation443 ft

Did You Know?

Featherston was founded in 1856.

17.3% of residents are foreign-born.