Queenstown, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

10,442 Population 2/sq mi density

1,076 ft Elevation 328 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$24,180 median income, 0.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$260,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent

Queenstown, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,180

68% below

$24,180 per capita

Home Value

$260,000

8% below

Median Rent

$1,300/mo

12% above

Unemployment

0.4%

89% below

Avg Temperature

46°F

210 sunny days/yr

Is Queenstown a Good Place to Live?

2.1 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Queenstown residents earn a median household income of $24,180 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,180. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 961 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Queenstown is $260,000 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,300/month.

Climate & Weather

Queenstown has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,442

Median Age31.7 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born73.6%

Economy

Median Income$24,180

Per Capita$24,180

Unemployment0.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$465

Housing

Home Value$260,000

Rent$1,300

Ownership20.9%

Housing Units4,177

Climate

Avg Temp46°F

Sunny Days210/yr

Rain69.7 in/yr

Elevation1,076 ft

Did You Know?

73.6% of residents are foreign-born.