Grafton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

3,100 Population 14/sq mi density

213 ft Elevation 65 meters

58°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

$23,640 median income, 7.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$270,400 home value, $1,352/mo rent

Grafton, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,640

69% below

$23,640 per capita

Home Value

$270,400

4% below

Median Rent

$1,352/mo

16% above

Unemployment

7.1%

97% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

287 sunny days/yr

Is Grafton a Good Place to Live?

1.7 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Grafton residents earn a median household income of $23,640 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,640. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 285 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grafton is $270,400 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,352/month.

Climate & Weather

Grafton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,100

Median Age30.7 yrs

Density14/mi²

Foreign Born48.6%

Economy

Median Income$23,640

Per Capita$23,640

Unemployment7.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$455

Housing

Home Value$270,400

Rent$1,352

Ownership34.3%

Housing Units1,240

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days287/yr

Rain78.8 in/yr

Elevation213 ft

Did You Know?

48.6% of residents are foreign-born.