Tairua, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

1,588 Population 1/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$17,460 median income, 4.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$175,800 home value, $879/mo rent

Tairua, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,460

77% below

$17,460 per capita

Home Value

$175,800

38% below

Median Rent

$879/mo

24% below

Unemployment

4.6%

28% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

215 sunny days/yr

Is Tairua a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Tairua residents earn a median household income of $17,460 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,460. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 146 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tairua is $175,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $879/month.

Climate & Weather

Tairua has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,588

Median Age59.1 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born21.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$17,460

Per Capita$17,460

Unemployment4.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$336

Housing

Home Value$175,800

Rent$879

Ownership81.9%

Housing Units635

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days215/yr

Rain66.6 in/yr

Elevation33 ft

Did You Know?

21.6% of residents are foreign-born.