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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
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,640 median income, 9.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$169,600 home value, $848/mo rent
Income Overview
Median Household Income
$17,640
77% below
US avg: $75,149
Per Capita Income
$17,640
55% below
US avg: $39,052
Unemployment Rate
9.8%
172% above
US avg: 3.6%
Income Comparison: Palmerston North vs. U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmerston North’s value as a percentage of the national average (100% line = U.S. avg)
Median Household
US: $75,149
$17,640
23%
Per Capita
US: $39,052
$17,640
45%
Avg Weekly Wage
US: $1,432
$339
24%
Thin line = U.S. average (100%)
Employment & Commute
Avg Weekly Wage
$339
76% below US avg ($1,432)
Business Landscape
Total Establishments
115
Restaurants
62
Healthcare
7
Retail
2
Complete Economy Data
Income & Wages
| Median Household Income | $17,640 |
| Per Capita Income | $17,640 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $339 |
Hardship Indicators
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% |
Commute
Businesses
| Total Establishments | 115 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 2 |