Port Waikato, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

783 Population 1/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$247,000 home value, $1,235/mo rent

Port Waikato, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$48,800

35% below

$49,076 per capita

Home Value

$247,000

12% below

Median Rent

$1,235/mo

6% above

Unemployment

5.1%

41% above

Avg Temperature

57°F

233 sunny days/yr

Is Port Waikato a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.5 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Port Waikato 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 72 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Waikato is $247,000 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,235/month.

Climate & Weather

Port Waikato has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population783

Median Age37.2 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born27.4%

Economy

Median Income$48,800

Per Capita$49,076

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

B+

Home Value$247,000

Rent$1,235

Ownership64.5%

Housing Units313

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days233/yr

Rain56.9 in/yr

Elevation30 ft

Did You Know?

27.4% of residents are foreign-born.