Twizel, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,780 Population 377/sq mi density

1,529 ft Elevation 466 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$24,840 median income, 1.4% unemployment

Affordability

2.2 / 5.0

$197,600 home value, $988/mo rent

Twizel, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,840

67% below

$24,840 per capita

Home Value

$197,600

30% below

Median Rent

$988/mo

15% below

Unemployment

1.4%

61% below

Avg Temperature

49°F

261 sunny days/yr

Is Twizel a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Twizel residents earn a median household income of $24,840 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,840. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 164 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Twizel is $197,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $988/month.

Climate & Weather

Twizel has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,780

Median Age44.2 yrs

Density377/mi²

Foreign Born23.1%

Economy

Median Income$24,840

Per Capita$24,840

Unemployment1.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$478

Housing

Home Value$197,600

Rent$988

Ownership68.1%

Housing Units712

Climate

Avg Temp49°F

Sunny Days261/yr

Rain41.4 in/yr

Elevation1,529 ft

Did You Know?

Twizel was founded in 1968.

23.1% of residents are foreign-born.