Mataura, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,680 Population 4/sq mi density

210 ft Elevation 64 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$21,780 median income, 6.2% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$130,000 home value, $650/mo rent

Mataura, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,780

71% below

$21,780 per capita

Home Value

$130,000

54% below

Median Rent

$650/mo

44% below

Unemployment

6.2%

72% above

Avg Temperature

50°F

254 sunny days/yr

Is Mataura a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Mataura residents earn a median household income of $21,780 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,780. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 155 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mataura is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $650/month.

Climate & Weather

Mataura has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,680

Median Age40.5 yrs

Density4/mi²

Foreign Born9.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,780

Per Capita$21,780

Unemployment6.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$419

Housing

Home Value$130,000

Rent$650

Ownership76.3%

Housing Units672

Climate

Avg Temp50°F

Sunny Days254/yr

Rain45.2 in/yr

Elevation210 ft