Palmerston North, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

91,300 Population 725/sq mi density

112 ft Elevation 34 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$17,640 median income, 9.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.2 / 5.0

$169,600 home value, $848/mo rent

Palmerston North, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,640

77% below

$17,640 per capita

Home Value

$169,600

40% below

Median Rent

$848/mo

27% below

Unemployment

9.8%

172% above

Avg Temperature

56°F

290 sunny days/yr

Is Palmerston North a Good Place to Live?

1.6 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Palmerston North residents earn a median household income of $17,640 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,640. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 115 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Palmerston North is $169,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $848/month.

Climate & Weather

Palmerston North has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population91,300

Median Age29.6 yrs

Density725/mi²

Foreign Born29.6%

Economy

Median Income$17,640

Per Capita$17,640

Unemployment9.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$339

Housing

Home Value$169,600

Rent$848

Ownership20.3%

Housing Units36,520

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days290/yr

Rain70.7 in/yr

Elevation112 ft

Did You Know?

Palmerston North was founded in 1877.

29.6% of residents are foreign-born.