Masterton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

28,700 Population 28/sq mi density

338 ft Elevation 103 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$20,640 median income, 4.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

Masterton, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,640

73% below

$20,640 per capita

Home Value

$182,000

35% below

Median Rent

$910/mo

22% below

Unemployment

4.7%

31% above

Avg Temperature

56°F

235 sunny days/yr

Is Masterton a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Masterton residents earn a median household income of $20,640 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,640. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,640 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Masterton is $182,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $910/month.

Climate & Weather

Masterton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population28,700

Median Age42.6 yrs

Density28/mi²

Foreign Born16.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$20,640

Per Capita$20,640

Unemployment4.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$397

Housing

Home Value$182,000

Rent$910

Ownership48.3%

Housing Units11,480

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days235/yr

Rain60.9 in/yr

Elevation338 ft

Did You Know?

Masterton was founded in 1854.

16.4% of residents are foreign-born.