Hokitika, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,350 Population 2/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$21,540 median income, 3.5% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.8 / 5.0

$148,200 home value, $741/mo rent

Hokitika, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,540

71% below

$21,540 per capita

Home Value

$148,200

47% below

Median Rent

$741/mo

36% below

Unemployment

3.5%

3% below

Avg Temperature

53°F

166 sunny days/yr

Is Hokitika a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Hokitika residents earn a median household income of $21,540 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,540. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 308 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hokitika is $148,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $741/month.

Climate & Weather

Hokitika 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 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,350

Median Age46.7 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born13.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,540

Per Capita$21,540

Unemployment3.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$414

Housing

C+

Home Value$148,200

Rent$741

Ownership69.3%

Housing Units1,340

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days166/yr

Rain94.0 in/yr

Elevation20 ft

Did You Know?

13.4% of residents are foreign-born.