Waiatarua, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

2,360 Population 6/sq mi density

892 ft Elevation 272 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$28,500 median income, 2.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$277,600 home value, $1,388/mo rent

Waiatarua, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,500

62% below

$28,500 per capita

Home Value

$277,600

2% below

Median Rent

$1,388/mo

19% above

Unemployment

2.7%

25% below

Avg Temperature

60°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Waiatarua a Good Place to Live?

2.1 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Waiatarua residents earn a median household income of $28,500 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,500. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 217 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waiatarua is $277,600 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,388/month.

Climate & Weather

Waiatarua has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,360

Median Age42.8 yrs

Density6/mi²

Foreign Born25.4%

Economy

Median Income$28,500

Per Capita$28,500

Unemployment2.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$548

Housing

Home Value$277,600

Rent$1,388

Ownership82.7%

Housing Units944

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain74.6 in/yr

Elevation892 ft

Did You Know?

25.4% of residents are foreign-born.