Hastings, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

89,200 Population 9,459/sq mi density

62 ft Elevation 19 meters

59°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

$21,000 median income, 6.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

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

Hastings, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,000

72% below

$21,000 per capita

Home Value

$208,000

26% below

Median Rent

$1,040/mo

11% below

Unemployment

6.7%

86% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

282 sunny days/yr

Is Hastings a Good Place to Live?

1.7 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Hastings residents earn a median household income of $21,000 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,000. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 70 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

Hastings has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population89,200

Median Age34.9 yrs

Density9,459/mi²

Foreign Born37.8%

Economy

Median Income$21,000

Per Capita$21,000

Unemployment6.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$404

Housing

Home Value$208,000

Rent$1,040

Ownership30.5%

Housing Units35,680

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days282/yr

Rain53.8 in/yr

Elevation62 ft

Did You Know?

Hastings was founded in 1873.

37.8% of residents are foreign-born.