Howick, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

11,980 Population 276/sq mi density

171 ft Elevation 52 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$27,780 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$306,800 home value, $1,534/mo rent

Howick, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,780

63% below

$27,780 per capita

Home Value

$306,800

9% above

Median Rent

$1,534/mo

32% above

Unemployment

3.3%

8% below

Avg Temperature

58°F

287 sunny days/yr

Is Howick a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Howick residents earn a median household income of $27,780 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,780. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,102 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Howick is $306,800 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,534/month.

Climate & Weather

Howick has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,980

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density276/mi²

Foreign Born47.6%

Economy

Median Income$27,780

Per Capita$27,780

Unemployment3.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$534

Housing

Home Value$306,800

Rent$1,534

Ownership64.5%

Housing Units4,792

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days287/yr

Rain78.8 in/yr

Elevation171 ft

Did You Know?

47.6% of residents are foreign-born.