Greymouth, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

9,419 Population 5/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$17,880 median income, 4.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$148,800 home value, $744/mo rent

Greymouth, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,880

76% below

$17,880 per capita

Home Value

$148,800

47% below

Median Rent

$744/mo

36% below

Unemployment

4.5%

25% above

Avg Temperature

52°F

112 sunny days/yr

Is Greymouth a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Greymouth residents earn a median household income of $17,880 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,880. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 867 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greymouth is $148,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $744/month.

Climate & Weather

Greymouth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 112 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 124.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,419

Median Age54.7 yrs

Density5/mi²

Foreign Born16.2%

Economy

C+

Median Income$17,880

Per Capita$17,880

Unemployment4.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$344

Housing

Home Value$148,800

Rent$744

Ownership60.7%

Housing Units3,768

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days112/yr

Rain124.3 in/yr

Elevation36 ft

Did You Know?

16.2% of residents are foreign-born.