Waikawa, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,720 Population 132/sq mi density

115 ft Elevation 35 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$23,160 median income, 5.6% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$166,400 home value, $832/mo rent

Waikawa, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,160

69% below

$23,160 per capita

Home Value

$166,400

41% below

Median Rent

$832/mo

28% below

Unemployment

5.6%

56% above

Avg Temperature

56°F

298 sunny days/yr

Is Waikawa a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Waikawa residents earn a median household income of $23,160 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,160. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 158 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waikawa is $166,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $832/month.

Climate & Weather

Waikawa has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,720

Median Age53.9 yrs

Density132/mi²

Foreign Born13.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$23,160

Per Capita$23,160

Unemployment5.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$445

Housing

C+

Home Value$166,400

Rent$832

Ownership81.6%

Housing Units688

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days298/yr

Rain29.5 in/yr

Elevation115 ft

Did You Know?

13.0% of residents are foreign-born.