Hicks Bay, New Zealand

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

1,389 Population 6/sq mi density

551 ft Elevation 168 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$91,000 home value, $455/mo rent

Hicks Bay, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$48,800

35% below

$49,076 per capita

Home Value

$91,000

68% below

Median Rent

$455/mo

61% below

Unemployment

5.1%

41% above

Avg Temperature

56°F

193 sunny days/yr

Is Hicks Bay a Good Place to Live?

4.1 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Hicks Bay residents earn a median household income of $48,800 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (41% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 128 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hicks Bay is $91,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $455/month.

Climate & Weather

Hicks Bay has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,389

Median Age37.2 yrs

Density6/mi²

Foreign Born27.4%

Economy

Median Income$48,800

Per Capita$49,076

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

A+

Home Value$91,000

Rent$455

Ownership64.5%

Housing Units556

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days193/yr

Rain78.9 in/yr

Elevation551 ft

Did You Know?

27.4% of residents are foreign-born.