Forrest Hill, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

10,750 Population 490/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$25,680 median income, 3.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$338,000 home value, $1,690/mo rent

Forrest Hill, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,680

66% below

$25,680 per capita

Home Value

$338,000

20% above

Median Rent

$1,690/mo

45% above

Unemployment

3.2%

11% below

Avg Temperature

60°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Forrest Hill a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Forrest Hill residents earn a median household income of $25,680 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,680. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 989 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forrest Hill is $338,000 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,690/month.

Climate & Weather

Forrest Hill has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,750

Median Age36.3 yrs

Density490/mi²

Foreign Born56.2%

Economy

Median Income$25,680

Per Capita$25,680

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$494

Housing

Home Value$338,000

Rent$1,690

Ownership60.7%

Housing Units4,300

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain74.6 in/yr

Elevation141 ft

Did You Know?

56.2% of residents are foreign-born.