Timaru, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

29,400 Population 2,241/sq mi density

46 ft Elevation 14 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$28,440 median income, 6.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$140,400 home value, $702/mo rent

Timaru, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,440

62% below

$28,440 per capita

Home Value

$140,400

50% below

Median Rent

$702/mo

40% below

Unemployment

6.2%

72% above

Avg Temperature

52°F

294 sunny days/yr

Is Timaru a Good Place to Live?

3.2 / 5.0 - Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Timaru residents earn a median household income of $28,440 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,440. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,705 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Timaru is $140,400 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $702/month.

Climate & Weather

Timaru has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population29,400

Median Age38.5 yrs

Density2,241/mi²

Foreign Born23.2%

Economy

C+

Median Income$28,440

Per Capita$28,440

Unemployment6.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$547

Housing

B+

Home Value$140,400

Rent$702

Ownership30.4%

Housing Units11,760

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days294/yr

Rain23.4 in/yr

Elevation46 ft

Did You Know?

23.2% of residents are foreign-born.