Tauranga, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

155,200 Population 2,392/sq mi density

59 ft Elevation 18 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$22,920 median income, 6.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$270,400 home value, $1,352/mo rent

Tauranga, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,920

70% below

$22,920 per capita

Home Value

$270,400

4% below

Median Rent

$1,352/mo

16% above

Unemployment

6.5%

81% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

290 sunny days/yr

Is Tauranga a Good Place to Live?

1.7 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Tauranga residents earn a median household income of $22,920 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,920. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 134 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tauranga is $270,400 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,352/month.

Climate & Weather

Tauranga has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population155,200

Median Age50.8 yrs

Density2,392/mi²

Foreign Born30.2%

Economy

Median Income$22,920

Per Capita$22,920

Unemployment6.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$441

Housing

Home Value$270,400

Rent$1,352

Ownership58.0%

Housing Units62,080

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days290/yr

Rain104.5 in/yr

Elevation59 ft

Did You Know?

Tauranga was founded in 1882.

30.2% of residents are foreign-born.