Waipawa, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,899 Population 2/sq mi density

781 ft Elevation 238 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$22,740 median income, 4.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.8 / 5.0

$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent

Waipawa, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,740

70% below

$22,740 per capita

Home Value

$156,000

45% below

Median Rent

$780/mo

33% below

Unemployment

4.0%

11% above

Avg Temperature

55°F

256 sunny days/yr

Is Waipawa a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Waipawa residents earn a median household income of $22,740 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,740. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 175 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waipawa is $156,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $780/month.

Climate & Weather

Waipawa has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,899

Median Age41.7 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born14.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,740

Per Capita$22,740

Unemployment4.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$437

Housing

C+

Home Value$156,000

Rent$780

Ownership80.2%

Housing Units760

Climate

Avg Temp55°F

Sunny Days256/yr

Rain43.9 in/yr

Elevation781 ft

Did You Know?

14.0% of residents are foreign-born.