Wakefield, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

2,680 Population 399/sq mi density

194 ft Elevation 59 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$24,780 median income, 1.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.2 / 5.0

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

Wakefield, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,780

67% below

$24,780 per capita

Home Value

$239,200

15% below

Median Rent

$1,196/mo

3% above

Unemployment

1.8%

50% below

Avg Temperature

52°F

286 sunny days/yr

Is Wakefield a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Wakefield residents earn a median household income of $24,780 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,780. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 247 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

Wakefield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,680

Median Age41.1 yrs

Density399/mi²

Foreign Born16.1%

Economy

Median Income$24,780

Per Capita$24,780

Unemployment1.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$477

Housing

Home Value$239,200

Rent$1,196

Ownership89.0%

Housing Units1,072

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days286/yr

Rain59.6 in/yr

Elevation194 ft

Did You Know?

16.1% of residents are foreign-born.