Hamilton East, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

15,300 Population 264/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$26,700 median income, 5.9% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$232,000 home value, $1,160/mo rent

Hamilton East, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,700

64% below

$26,700 per capita

Home Value

$232,000

18% below

Median Rent

$1,160/mo

0% below

Unemployment

5.9%

64% above

Avg Temperature

53°F

285 sunny days/yr

Is Hamilton East a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Hamilton East residents earn a median household income of $26,700 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,700. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,408 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hamilton East is $232,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,160/month.

Climate & Weather

Hamilton East has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,300

Median Age35.2 yrs

Density264/mi²

Foreign Born25.8%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,700

Per Capita$26,700

Unemployment5.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$513

Housing

Home Value$232,000

Rent$1,160

Ownership54.2%

Housing Units6,120

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days285/yr

Rain70.5 in/yr

Elevation141 ft

Did You Know?

25.8% of residents are foreign-born.