Paraparaumu, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

29,900 Population 2,706/sq mi density

253 ft Elevation 77 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$21,780 median income, 3.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$249,600 home value, $1,248/mo rent

Paraparaumu, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,780

71% below

$21,780 per capita

Home Value

$249,600

11% below

Median Rent

$1,248/mo

7% above

Unemployment

3.8%

6% above

Avg Temperature

57°F

273 sunny days/yr

Is Paraparaumu a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Paraparaumu residents earn a median household income of $21,780 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,780. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,751 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Paraparaumu is $249,600 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,248/month.

Climate & Weather

Paraparaumu has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population29,900

Median Age44.5 yrs

Density2,706/mi²

Foreign Born24.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,780

Per Capita$21,780

Unemployment3.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$419

Housing

Home Value$249,600

Rent$1,248

Ownership75.4%

Housing Units11,960

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days273/yr

Rain70.1 in/yr

Elevation253 ft

Did You Know?

24.4% of residents are foreign-born.