Waiwhetu, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,940 Population 21/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

Waiwhetu, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,000

64% below

$27,000 per capita

Home Value

$182,000

35% below

Median Rent

$910/mo

22% below

Unemployment

4.7%

31% above

Avg Temperature

57°F

273 sunny days/yr

Is Waiwhetu 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

Waiwhetu residents earn a median household income of $27,000 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,000. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 454 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waiwhetu is $182,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $910/month.

Climate & Weather

Waiwhetu has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,940

Median Age36.3 yrs

Density21/mi²

Foreign Born25.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,000

Per Capita$27,000

Unemployment4.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$519

Housing

C+

Home Value$182,000

Rent$910

Ownership54.1%

Housing Units1,976

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days273/yr

Rain70.1 in/yr

Elevation23 ft

Did You Know?

25.9% of residents are foreign-born.