Upper Hutt, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

47,500 Population 227/sq mi density

197 ft Elevation 60 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

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Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$33,780 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

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

Upper Hutt, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$33,780

55% below

$33,780 per capita

Home Value

$270,400

4% below

Median Rent

$1,352/mo

16% above

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

57°F

273 sunny days/yr

Is Upper Hutt a Good Place to Live?

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2.6 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Upper Hutt residents earn a median household income of $33,780 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,780. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 4,370 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

Upper Hutt has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population47,500

Median Age41.9 yrs

Density227/mi²

Foreign Born32.2%

Economy

Median Income$33,780

Per Capita$33,780

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$650

Housing

Home Value$270,400

Rent$1,352

Ownership64.8%

Housing Units19,000

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days273/yr

Rain70.1 in/yr

Elevation197 ft

Did You Know?

32.2% of residents are foreign-born.