Putaruru, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

4,670 Population 7/sq mi density

548 ft Elevation 167 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$18,060 median income, 7.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.3 / 5.0

$171,600 home value, $858/mo rent

Putaruru, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$18,060

76% below

$18,060 per capita

Home Value

$171,600

39% below

Median Rent

$858/mo

26% below

Unemployment

7.8%

117% above

Avg Temperature

53°F

276 sunny days/yr

Is Putaruru a Good Place to Live?

1.7 / 5.0 - Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Putaruru residents earn a median household income of $18,060 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,060. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 430 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Putaruru is $171,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $858/month.

Climate & Weather

Putaruru has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,670

Median Age43.1 yrs

Density7/mi²

Foreign Born13.1%

Economy

Median Income$18,060

Per Capita$18,060

Unemployment7.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$347

Housing

Home Value$171,600

Rent$858

Ownership68.5%

Housing Units1,868

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days276/yr

Rain94.0 in/yr

Elevation548 ft

Did You Know?

13.1% of residents are foreign-born.