Thames, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

7,136 Population 5/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$16,260 median income, 7.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$150,800 home value, $754/mo rent

Thames, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$16,260

78% below

$16,260 per capita

Home Value

$150,800

47% below

Median Rent

$754/mo

35% below

Unemployment

7.2%

100% above

Avg Temperature

55°F

197 sunny days/yr

Is Thames a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 - Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Thames residents earn a median household income of $16,260 , which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,260. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 657 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thames is $150,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $754/month.

Climate & Weather

Thames has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,136

Median Age58.6 yrs

Density5/mi²

Foreign Born19.9%

Economy

Median Income$16,260

Per Capita$16,260

Unemployment7.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$313

Housing

Home Value$150,800

Rent$754

Ownership56.2%

Housing Units2,854

Climate

Avg Temp55°F

Sunny Days197/yr

Rain76.5 in/yr

Elevation20 ft

Did You Know?

19.9% of residents are foreign-born.