Merrilands, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

3,110 Population 4/sq mi density

125 ft Elevation 38 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$22,440 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

Merrilands, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,440

70% below

$22,440 per capita

Home Value

$208,000

26% below

Median Rent

$1,040/mo

11% below

Unemployment

3.3%

8% below

Avg Temperature

61°F

298 sunny days/yr

Is Merrilands a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Merrilands residents earn a median household income of $22,440 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,440. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 286 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Merrilands is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,040/month.

Climate & Weather

Merrilands has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,110

Median Age40.4 yrs

Density4/mi²

Foreign Born19.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,440

Per Capita$22,440

Unemployment3.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$432

Housing

Home Value$208,000

Rent$1,040

Ownership67.6%

Housing Units1,244

Climate

Avg Temp61°F

Sunny Days298/yr

Rain70.9 in/yr

Elevation125 ft

Did You Know?

19.5% of residents are foreign-born.