Waltham, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

4,330 Population 13,121/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$25,500 median income, 6.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$197,600 home value, $988/mo rent

Waltham, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,500

66% below

$25,500 per capita

Home Value

$197,600

30% below

Median Rent

$988/mo

15% below

Unemployment

6.5%

81% above

Avg Temperature

54°F

283 sunny days/yr

Is Waltham a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Waltham residents earn a median household income of $25,500 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,500. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 398 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waltham is $197,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $988/month.

Climate & Weather

Waltham has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,330

Median Age33.5 yrs

Density13,121/mi²

Foreign Born33.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,500

Per Capita$25,500

Unemployment6.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$490

Housing

Home Value$197,600

Rent$988

Ownership39.8%

Housing Units1,732

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days283/yr

Rain34.2 in/yr

Elevation36 ft

Did You Know?

33.6% of residents are foreign-born.