Waikanae, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

13,300 Population 32/sq mi density

98 ft Elevation 30 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$24,000 median income, 2.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

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

Waikanae, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,000

68% below

$24,000 per capita

Home Value

$270,400

4% below

Median Rent

$1,352/mo

16% above

Unemployment

2.8%

22% below

Avg Temperature

57°F

273 sunny days/yr

Is Waikanae a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Waikanae residents earn a median household income of $24,000 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,000. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,224 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

Waikanae 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

Population13,300

Median Age50.7 yrs

Density32/mi²

Foreign Born27.3%

Economy

Median Income$24,000

Per Capita$24,000

Unemployment2.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$462

Housing

Home Value$270,400

Rent$1,352

Ownership82.2%

Housing Units5,320

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days273/yr

Rain70.1 in/yr

Elevation98 ft

Did You Know?

27.3% of residents are foreign-born.