Upper Riccarton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

7,990 Population 51/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$13,440 median income, 7.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

Upper Riccarton, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$13,440

82% below

$13,440 per capita

Home Value

$202,800

28% below

Median Rent

$1,014/mo

13% below

Unemployment

7.3%

103% above

Avg Temperature

54°F

283 sunny days/yr

Is Upper Riccarton a Good Place to Live?

1.7 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Upper Riccarton residents earn a median household income of $13,440 , which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,440. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 735 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Upper Riccarton is $202,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,014/month.

Climate & Weather

Upper Riccarton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,990

Median Age26.8 yrs

Density51/mi²

Foreign Born39.4%

Economy

Median Income$13,440

Per Capita$13,440

Unemployment7.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$258

Housing

Home Value$202,800

Rent$1,014

Ownership25.9%

Housing Units3,196

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days283/yr

Rain34.2 in/yr

Elevation66 ft

Did You Know?

39.4% of residents are foreign-born.