Ruakaka, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

2,910 Population 477/sq mi density

46 ft Elevation 14 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$20,040 median income, 5.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$239,200 home value, $1,196/mo rent

Ruakaka, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,040

73% below

$20,040 per capita

Home Value

$239,200

15% below

Median Rent

$1,196/mo

3% above

Unemployment

5.1%

42% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Ruakaka a Good Place to Live?

1.8 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Ruakaka residents earn a median household income of $20,040 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,040. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 268 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ruakaka is $239,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,196/month.

Climate & Weather

Ruakaka has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,910

Median Age46.3 yrs

Density477/mi²

Foreign Born16.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$20,040

Per Capita$20,040

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$385

Housing

Home Value$239,200

Rent$1,196

Ownership68.5%

Housing Units1,164

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain76.3 in/yr

Elevation46 ft

Did You Know?

16.0% of residents are foreign-born.