Waihi, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

4,619 Population 5/sq mi density

440 ft Elevation 134 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$15,300 median income, 7.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

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

Waihi, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$15,300

80% below

$15,300 per capita

Home Value

$202,800

28% below

Median Rent

$1,014/mo

13% below

Unemployment

7.8%

117% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

290 sunny days/yr

Is Waihi a Good Place to Live?

1.6 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Waihi residents earn a median household income of $15,300 , which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,300. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 425 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

Waihi 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

Population4,619

Median Age51.8 yrs

Density5/mi²

Foreign Born16.4%

Economy

Median Income$15,300

Per Capita$15,300

Unemployment7.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$294

Housing

Home Value$202,800

Rent$1,014

Ownership72.0%

Housing Units1,848

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days290/yr

Rain104.5 in/yr

Elevation440 ft

Did You Know?

16.4% of residents are foreign-born.