Opua, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

1,280 Population 131/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$26,400 median income, 2.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$104,000 home value, $520/mo rent

Opua, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,400

65% below

$26,400 per capita

Home Value

$104,000

63% below

Median Rent

$520/mo

55% below

Unemployment

2.1%

42% below

Avg Temperature

59°F

288 sunny days/yr

Is Opua a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.8 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Opua residents earn a median household income of $26,400 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,400. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 118 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Opua is $104,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $520/month.

Climate & Weather

Opua has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,280

Median Age40.2 yrs

Density131/mi²

Foreign Born14.2%

Economy

Median Income$26,400

Per Capita$26,400

Unemployment2.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$508

Housing

Home Value$104,000

Rent$520

Ownership68.6%

Housing Units512

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days288/yr

Rain67.4 in/yr

Elevation66 ft

Did You Know?

14.2% of residents are foreign-born.