Lake Hawea, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,190 Population 198/sq mi density

1,138 ft Elevation 347 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$31,320 median income, 1.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$273,600 home value, $1,368/mo rent

Lake Hawea, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$31,320

58% below

$31,320 per capita

Home Value

$273,600

3% below

Median Rent

$1,368/mo

18% above

Unemployment

1.0%

72% below

Avg Temperature

49°F

268 sunny days/yr

Is Lake Hawea a Good Place to Live?

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2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Lake Hawea residents earn a median household income of $31,320 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,320. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 201 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Hawea is $273,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,368/month.

Climate & Weather

Lake Hawea has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,190

Median Age36.0 yrs

Density198/mi²

Foreign Born26.4%

Economy

Median Income$31,320

Per Capita$31,320

Unemployment1.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$602

Housing

Home Value$273,600

Rent$1,368

Ownership75.2%

Housing Units876

Climate

Avg Temp49°F

Sunny Days268/yr

Rain37.3 in/yr

Elevation1,138 ft

Did You Know?

26.4% of residents are foreign-born.