Rotorua, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

65,901 Population 65/sq mi density

942 ft Elevation 287 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$20,160 median income, 15.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$213,200 home value, $1,066/mo rent

Rotorua, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,160

73% below

$20,160 per capita

Home Value

$213,200

24% below

Median Rent

$1,066/mo

8% below

Unemployment

15.0%

317% above

Avg Temperature

53°F

276 sunny days/yr

Is Rotorua a Good Place to Live?

1.5 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Rotorua residents earn a median household income of $20,160 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,160. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rotorua is $213,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,066/month.

Climate & Weather

Rotorua 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

Population65,901

Median Age41.2 yrs

Density65/mi²

Foreign Born33.3%

Economy

Median Income$20,160

Per Capita$20,160

Unemployment15.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$388

Housing

Home Value$213,200

Rent$1,066

Ownership31.7%

Housing Units26,360

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days276/yr

Rain94.0 in/yr

Elevation942 ft

Did You Know?

Rotorua was founded in 1883.

33.3% of residents are foreign-born.