Kawakawa, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

1,500 Population 153/sq mi density

131 ft Elevation 40 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$19,800 median income, 10.3% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$161,200 home value, $806/mo rent

Kawakawa, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,800

74% below

$19,800 per capita

Home Value

$161,200

43% below

Median Rent

$806/mo

31% below

Unemployment

10.3%

186% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

288 sunny days/yr

Is Kawakawa a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Kawakawa residents earn a median household income of $19,800 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,800. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 138 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kawakawa is $161,200 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $806/month.

Climate & Weather

Kawakawa has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,500

Median Age34.2 yrs

Density153/mi²

Foreign Born10.7%

Economy

Median Income$19,800

Per Capita$19,800

Unemployment10.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$381

Housing

Home Value$161,200

Rent$806

Ownership57.8%

Housing Units600

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days288/yr

Rain67.4 in/yr

Elevation131 ft

Did You Know?

10.7% of residents are foreign-born.