New Brighton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

6,480 Population 6,000/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$22,500 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$187,200 home value, $936/mo rent

New Brighton, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,500

70% below

$22,500 per capita

Home Value

$187,200

34% below

Median Rent

$936/mo

20% below

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

54°F

283 sunny days/yr

Is New Brighton a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

New Brighton residents earn a median household income of $22,500 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,500. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 596 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Brighton is $187,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $936/month.

Climate & Weather

New Brighton 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

Population6,480

Median Age41.6 yrs

Density6,000/mi²

Foreign Born21.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,500

Per Capita$22,500

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$433

Housing

Home Value$187,200

Rent$936

Ownership67.0%

Housing Units2,592

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days283/yr

Rain34.2 in/yr

Elevation20 ft

Did You Know?

21.6% of residents are foreign-born.