Waihi Beach, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

2,670 Population 3/sq mi density

56 ft Elevation 17 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$218,400 home value, $1,092/mo rent

Waihi Beach, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$48,800

35% below

$49,076 per capita

Home Value

$218,400

23% below

Median Rent

$1,092/mo

6% below

Unemployment

5.1%

41% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

290 sunny days/yr

Is Waihi Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.7 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Waihi Beach residents earn a median household income of $48,800 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (41% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 246 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waihi Beach is $218,400 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,092/month.

Climate & Weather

Waihi Beach has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,670

Median Age37.2 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born27.4%

Economy

Median Income$48,800

Per Capita$49,076

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

Home Value$218,400

Rent$1,092

Ownership64.5%

Housing Units1,068

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days290/yr

Rain104.5 in/yr

Elevation56 ft

Did You Know?

27.4% of residents are foreign-born.