Ruawai, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

2,436 Population 1/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$172,600 home value, $863/mo rent

Ruawai, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$48,800

35% below

$49,076 per capita

Home Value

$172,600

39% below

Median Rent

$863/mo

26% below

Unemployment

5.1%

41% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

240 sunny days/yr

Is Ruawai a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.9 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Ruawai residents earn a median household income of $48,800 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (41% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 224 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ruawai is $172,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $863/month.

Climate & Weather

Ruawai has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,436

Median Age37.2 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born27.4%

Economy

Median Income$48,800

Per Capita$49,076

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

A+

Home Value$172,600

Rent$863

Ownership64.5%

Housing Units974

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days240/yr

Rain53.1 in/yr

Elevation13 ft

Did You Know?

27.4% of residents are foreign-born.