Lyttelton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,200 Population 575/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$26,460 median income, 2.8% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$218,400 home value, $1,092/mo rent

Lyttelton, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,460

65% below

$26,460 per capita

Home Value

$218,400

23% below

Median Rent

$1,092/mo

6% below

Unemployment

2.8%

22% below

Avg Temperature

54°F

283 sunny days/yr

Is Lyttelton 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

Lyttelton residents earn a median household income of $26,460 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,460. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 294 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lyttelton is $218,400 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,092/month.

Climate & Weather

Lyttelton 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

Population3,200

Median Age46.3 yrs

Density575/mi²

Foreign Born27.3%

Economy

Median Income$26,460

Per Capita$26,460

Unemployment2.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$509

Housing

Home Value$218,400

Rent$1,092

Ownership77.6%

Housing Units1,280

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days283/yr

Rain34.2 in/yr

Elevation20 ft

Did You Know?

27.3% of residents are foreign-born.