Waitakere, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,890 Population 13/sq mi density

272 ft Elevation 83 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$30,660 median income, 3.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.9 / 5.0

$256,800 home value, $1,284/mo rent

Waitakere, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$30,660

59% below

$30,660 per capita

Home Value

$256,800

9% below

Median Rent

$1,284/mo

10% above

Unemployment

3.0%

17% below

Avg Temperature

60°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Waitakere a Good Place to Live?

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2.5 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Waitakere residents earn a median household income of $30,660 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,660. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 174 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waitakere is $256,800 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,284/month.

Climate & Weather

Waitakere has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,890

Median Age41.7 yrs

Density13/mi²

Foreign Born20.4%

Economy

Median Income$30,660

Per Capita$30,660

Unemployment3.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$590

Housing

Home Value$256,800

Rent$1,284

Ownership79.3%

Housing Units756

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain74.6 in/yr

Elevation272 ft

Did You Know?

Waitakere was founded in 1989.

20.4% of residents are foreign-born.