Kaiapoi, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

13,550 Population 15/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$22,560 median income, 4.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$195,000 home value, $975/mo rent

Kaiapoi, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,560

70% below

$22,560 per capita

Home Value

$195,000

31% below

Median Rent

$975/mo

16% below

Unemployment

4.0%

11% above

Avg Temperature

54°F

283 sunny days/yr

Is Kaiapoi a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Kaiapoi residents earn a median household income of $22,560 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,560. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,247 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kaiapoi is $195,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $975/month.

Climate & Weather

Kaiapoi has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,550

Median Age43.7 yrs

Density15/mi²

Foreign Born14.3%

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,560

Per Capita$22,560

Unemployment4.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$434

Housing

Home Value$195,000

Rent$975

Ownership75.9%

Housing Units5,420

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days283/yr

Rain34.2 in/yr

Elevation13 ft

Did You Know?

14.3% of residents are foreign-born.