Porirua, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

61,800 Population 878/sq mi density

190 ft Elevation 58 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

$22,620 median income, 3.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$374,400 home value, $1,872/mo rent

Porirua, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,620

70% below

$22,620 per capita

Home Value

$374,400

33% above

Median Rent

$1,872/mo

61% above

Unemployment

3.8%

6% above

Avg Temperature

57°F

273 sunny days/yr

Is Porirua a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Porirua residents earn a median household income of $22,620 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,620. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 5,686 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Porirua is $374,400 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,872/month.

Climate & Weather

Porirua 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

Population61,800

Median Age38.7 yrs

Density878/mi²

Foreign Born40.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,620

Per Capita$22,620

Unemployment3.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$435

Housing

Home Value$374,400

Rent$1,872

Ownership66.1%

Housing Units24,720

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days273/yr

Rain70.1 in/yr

Elevation190 ft

Did You Know?

40.7% of residents are foreign-born.