Riccarton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

11,650 Population 8,694/sq mi density

46 ft Elevation 14 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$22,440 median income, 4.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent

Riccarton, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,440

70% below

$22,440 per capita

Home Value

$156,000

45% below

Median Rent

$780/mo

33% below

Unemployment

4.0%

11% above

Avg Temperature

54°F

283 sunny days/yr

Is Riccarton a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Riccarton residents earn a median household income of $22,440 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,440. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,072 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riccarton is $156,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $780/month.

Climate & Weather

Riccarton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,650

Median Age41.7 yrs

Density8,694/mi²

Foreign Born66.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,440

Per Capita$22,440

Unemployment4.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$432

Housing

C+

Home Value$156,000

Rent$780

Ownership40.0%

Housing Units4,660

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days283/yr

Rain34.2 in/yr

Elevation46 ft

Did You Know?

66.7% of residents are foreign-born.