Taumarunui, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

4,950 Population 2/sq mi density

666 ft Elevation 203 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$16,860 median income, 9.4% unemployment

Affordability

2.2 / 5.0

$134,200 home value, $671/mo rent

Taumarunui, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$16,860

78% below

$16,860 per capita

Home Value

$134,200

52% below

Median Rent

$671/mo

42% below

Unemployment

9.4%

161% above

Avg Temperature

54°F

229 sunny days/yr

Is Taumarunui a Good Place to Live?

2.1 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Taumarunui residents earn a median household income of $16,860 , which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,860. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 455 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Taumarunui is $134,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $671/month.

Climate & Weather

Taumarunui has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,950

Median Age44.8 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born10.3%

Economy

Median Income$16,860

Per Capita$16,860

Unemployment9.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$324

Housing

Home Value$134,200

Rent$671

Ownership55.1%

Housing Units1,980

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days229/yr

Rain59.0 in/yr

Elevation666 ft

Did You Know?

10.3% of residents are foreign-born.