Ngaruawahia, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

8,500 Population 4/sq mi density

59 ft Elevation 18 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$26,100 median income, 7.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$197,600 home value, $988/mo rent

Ngaruawahia, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,100

65% below

$26,100 per capita

Home Value

$197,600

30% below

Median Rent

$988/mo

15% below

Unemployment

7.5%

108% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Ngaruawahia a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Ngaruawahia residents earn a median household income of $26,100 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,100. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 782 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ngaruawahia is $197,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $988/month.

Climate & Weather

Ngaruawahia has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,500

Median Age32.2 yrs

Density4/mi²

Foreign Born12.2%

Economy

Median Income$26,100

Per Capita$26,100

Unemployment7.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$502

Housing

Home Value$197,600

Rent$988

Ownership67.2%

Housing Units3,400

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain71.2 in/yr

Elevation59 ft

Did You Know?

12.2% of residents are foreign-born.