New Plymouth, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

90,300 Population 101/sq mi density

210 ft Elevation 64 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$23,280 median income, 6.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

New Plymouth, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,280

69% below

$23,280 per capita

Home Value

$202,800

28% below

Median Rent

$1,014/mo

13% below

Unemployment

6.2%

72% above

Avg Temperature

61°F

298 sunny days/yr

Is New Plymouth a Good Place to Live?

2.1 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

New Plymouth residents earn a median household income of $23,280 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,280. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 117 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Plymouth is $202,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,014/month.

Climate & Weather

New Plymouth 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

Population90,300

Median Age44.2 yrs

Density101/mi²

Foreign Born23.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$23,280

Per Capita$23,280

Unemployment6.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$448

Housing

Home Value$202,800

Rent$1,014

Ownership52.0%

Housing Units36,120

Climate

Avg Temp61°F

Sunny Days298/yr

Rain70.9 in/yr

Elevation210 ft

Did You Know?

New Plymouth was founded in 1841.

23.9% of residents are foreign-born.