Riverhead, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,700 Population 1/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

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Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$37,320 median income, 1.9% unemployment

Affordability

1.9 / 5.0

$312,000 home value, $1,560/mo rent

Riverhead, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$37,320

50% below

$37,320 per capita

Home Value

$312,000

11% above

Median Rent

$1,560/mo

34% above

Unemployment

1.9%

47% below

Avg Temperature

60°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Riverhead a Good Place to Live?

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2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Riverhead residents earn a median household income of $37,320 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,320. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 340 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverhead is $312,000 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,560/month.

Climate & Weather

Riverhead has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,700

Median Age37.0 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born27.2%

Economy

Median Income$37,320

Per Capita$37,320

Unemployment1.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$718

Housing

Home Value$312,000

Rent$1,560

Ownership79.7%

Housing Units1,480

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain74.6 in/yr

Elevation66 ft

Did You Know?

27.2% of residents are foreign-born.