Opotiki, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

4,880 Population 2/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$17,940 median income, 12.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent

Opotiki, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,940

76% below

$17,940 per capita

Home Value

$156,000

45% below

Median Rent

$780/mo

33% below

Unemployment

12.3%

242% above

Avg Temperature

56°F

220 sunny days/yr

Is Opotiki a Good Place to Live?

1.8 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Opotiki residents earn a median household income of $17,940 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,940. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 449 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Opotiki is $156,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $780/month.

Climate & Weather

Opotiki has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,880

Median Age31.8 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born8.0%

Economy

Median Income$17,940

Per Capita$17,940

Unemployment12.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$345

Housing

Home Value$156,000

Rent$780

Ownership52.9%

Housing Units1,952

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days220/yr

Rain63.8 in/yr

Elevation23 ft