Murchison, New Zealand

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

606 Population 361/sq mi density

564 ft Elevation 172 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

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

Murchison, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$48,800

35% below

$49,076 per capita

Home Value

$130,000

54% below

Median Rent

$650/mo

44% below

Unemployment

5.1%

41% above

Avg Temperature

49°F

169 sunny days/yr

Is Murchison a Good Place to Live?

4.1 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Murchison residents earn a median household income of $48,800 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (41% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 56 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

Murchison has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 169 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population606

Median Age37.2 yrs

Density361/mi²

Foreign Born27.4%

Economy

Median Income$48,800

Per Capita$49,076

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

A+

Home Value$130,000

Rent$650

Ownership64.5%

Housing Units242

Climate

Avg Temp49°F

Sunny Days169/yr

Rain91.9 in/yr

Elevation564 ft

Did You Know?

27.4% of residents are foreign-born.