Invercargill, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

57,600 Population 304/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$15,720 median income, 10.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent

Invercargill, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$15,720

79% below

$15,720 per capita

Home Value

$156,000

45% below

Median Rent

$780/mo

33% below

Unemployment

10.1%

181% above

Avg Temperature

52°F

271 sunny days/yr

Is Invercargill a Good Place to Live?

1.5 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Invercargill residents earn a median household income of $15,720 , which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,720. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 5,299 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Invercargill is $156,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $780/month.

Climate & Weather

Invercargill has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population57,600

Median Age37.9 yrs

Density304/mi²

Foreign Born31.7%

Economy

Median Income$15,720

Per Capita$15,720

Unemployment10.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$302

Housing

Home Value$156,000

Rent$780

Ownership32.9%

Housing Units23,040

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days271/yr

Rain46.4 in/yr

Elevation20 ft

Did You Know?

Invercargill was founded in 1853.

31.7% of residents are foreign-born.