Kaitaia, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

6,300 Population 6/sq mi density

62 ft Elevation 19 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$19,740 median income, 8.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$169,600 home value, $848/mo rent

Kaitaia, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,740

74% below

$49,076 per capita

Home Value

$169,600

40% below

Median Rent

$848/mo

27% below

Unemployment

8.7%

142% above

Avg Temperature

60°F

285 sunny days/yr

Is Kaitaia a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Kaitaia residents earn a median household income of $19,740 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 580 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kaitaia is $169,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $848/month.

Climate & Weather

Kaitaia has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,300

Median Age37.2 yrs

Density6/mi²

Economy

Median Income$19,740

Per Capita$49,076

Unemployment8.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

Home Value$169,600

Rent$848

Ownership65.0%

Housing Units2,520

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days285/yr

Rain74.1 in/yr

Elevation62 ft