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Raglan, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Raglan is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 3,840. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,840 Population 2/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$21,960 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,960 median income, 4.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$213,200 home value, $1,066/mo rent

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About Raglan

Raglan

Raglan is a small beachside town located 48 km (30 mi) west of Hamilton, New Zealand on State Highway 23. It is known for its surfing, and volcanic black sand beaches.

People

Population3,840
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,960
Per Capita$21,960
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$213,200
Rent$1,066
Ownership71.9%
Housing Units1,536

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population3,840
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-37.8000°, 174.8833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,396 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,960
Median Age41.2 years

About Raglan

Raglan is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 3,840. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Raglan has a population of 3,840 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.0 square miles. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,840
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above New Zealand avg
2,173.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Raglan vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Raglan is $21,960, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,960 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $422, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 353 business establishments.

Income: Raglan vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$21,960
71% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$21,960
Avg Weekly Wage$422

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)353

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Raglan is $213,200, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,066 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 71.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,536 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$213,200
24% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,066
8% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.9%
Owner-Occupied71.9%
Renter-Occupied28.1%
Housing Units1,536

Property Tax

Raglan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8000°N, 174.8833°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

748 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 8, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 125 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 128 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 103 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 146 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 144 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 125 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 123 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 127 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 119 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 142 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 94 km
Jan 6, 2011 65 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.1 109 km
Jan 21, 2010 53 km E of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 139 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 142 km
Sep 4, 2019 13 km SW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.1 145 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 140 km
Jun 19, 2005 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 149 km
Sep 23, 2015 17 km SW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 121 km
Apr 16, 2012 28 km WNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.0 116 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 149 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 144 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 146 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 148 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 100 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 125 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 134 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 144 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 146 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 150 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 164 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 175 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
February 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in

Raglan has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Raglan

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Raglan Area School - - - -
Te Uku School - - - -
Te Mata School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Raglan

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Raglan Communtiy Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Rush FM fringe, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Robotic alternative, indie AAC
Free FM 89 Hamilton community, entertainment UNKNOWN

Museums in Raglan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Raglan & District Museum

Libraries in Raglan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Raglan Office and Library0.0

Hotels in Raglan

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harbour View Hotel
Waitetuna Lodge

Restaurants in Raglan

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

George's Beach Club
Harbour View Hotel Restaurant and Bar
Orca
Rock-It Kitchen
The Wharf Kitchen and Bar
WYLD eatery & bar

Cafes in Raglan

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indi
Lalaland
Raglan Garden Club
Raglan Roast
Te Uku Roast Office
The Conscious Kitchen
The Food Department
The Shack
The Stoned Cow
The Yard

Clinics in Raglan

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raglan Medical

Veterinaries in Raglan

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anexa

Gas Stations in Raglan

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP 2go Raglan
Waitomo

Golf Courses in Raglan

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raglan Golf Club
Te Akau Golf Club

Airports Near Raglan

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Drury Airfield-Small Airport
Kelly Field-Small Airport
Limestone Downs Airport-Small Airport
Mercer1 PDZ Airport-Small Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Aroha Airfield-Small Airport
Te Kowhai Airfield-Small Airport
Te Kuiti Aerodrome-Small Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Wharepapa South Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Raglan

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Activate Church - Raglan
Church of the Holy Redeemer
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Raglan District Union Church
St Peter's Anglican Church
Surfside Christian Life Centre

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raglan

What is the population of Raglan?

Raglan has a population of 3,840 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Raglan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,960, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $213,200 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,066 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Raglan?

Raglan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.

How is the job market in Raglan?

Raglan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $422. There are 353 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Raglan?

The median home value in Raglan is $213,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,066. The homeownership rate is 71.9%.

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