Wairau Valley, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

2,230 Population 13/sq mi density

541 ft Elevation 165 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$21,960 median income, 4.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$239,200 home value, $1,196/mo rent

Wairau Valley, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,960

71% below

$21,960 per capita

Home Value

$239,200

15% below

Median Rent

$1,196/mo

3% above

Unemployment

4.2%

17% above

Avg Temperature

51°F

276 sunny days/yr

Is Wairau Valley a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Wairau Valley residents earn a median household income of $21,960 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,960. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 205 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wairau Valley is $239,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,196/month.

Climate & Weather

Wairau Valley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,230

Median Age37.9 yrs

Density13/mi²

Foreign Born50.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,960

Per Capita$21,960

Unemployment4.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$422

Housing

Home Value$239,200

Rent$1,196

Ownership46.2%

Housing Units892

Climate

Avg Temp51°F

Sunny Days276/yr

Rain50.8 in/yr

Elevation541 ft

Did You Know?

50.0% of residents are foreign-born.