Picton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

4.0 /5.0

A Great

4,930 Population 378/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$166,400 home value, $832/mo rent

Picton, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$48,800

35% below

$49,076 per capita

Home Value

$166,400

41% below

Median Rent

$832/mo

28% below

Unemployment

5.1%

41% above

Avg Temperature

56°F

298 sunny days/yr

Is Picton a Good Place to Live?

4.0 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Picton residents earn a median household income of $48,800 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (41% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 454 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Picton is $166,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $832/month.

Climate & Weather

Picton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,930

Median Age37.2 yrs

Density378/mi²

Foreign Born27.4%

Economy

Median Income$48,800

Per Capita$49,076

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

A+

Home Value$166,400

Rent$832

Ownership64.5%

Housing Units1,972

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days298/yr

Rain29.5 in/yr

Elevation43 ft

Did You Know?

27.4% of residents are foreign-born.