Wairakei, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

510 Population 31/sq mi density

1,230 ft Elevation 375 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$29,280 median income, 3.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$338,000 home value, $1,690/mo rent

Wairakei, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$29,280

61% below

$29,280 per capita

Home Value

$338,000

20% above

Median Rent

$1,690/mo

45% above

Unemployment

3.6%

0% below

Avg Temperature

53°F

234 sunny days/yr

Is Wairakei a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Wairakei residents earn a median household income of $29,280 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,280. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 47 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wairakei is $338,000 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,690/month.

Climate & Weather

Wairakei has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population510

Median Age38.1 yrs

Density31/mi²

Foreign Born26.9%

Economy

Median Income$29,280

Per Capita$29,280

Unemployment3.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$563

Housing

Home Value$338,000

Rent$1,690

Ownership81.7%

Housing Units204

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days234/yr

Rain56.3 in/yr

Elevation1,230 ft

Did You Know?

26.9% of residents are foreign-born.