Wattle Downs, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

9,840 Population 560/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$21,000 median income, 11.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$257,400 home value, $1,287/mo rent

Wattle Downs, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,000

72% below

$21,000 per capita

Home Value

$257,400

9% below

Median Rent

$1,287/mo

11% above

Unemployment

11.6%

222% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

287 sunny days/yr

Is Wattle Downs a Good Place to Live?

1.5 / 5.0 - Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Wattle Downs residents earn a median household income of $21,000 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,000. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 905 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wattle Downs is $257,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,287/month.

Climate & Weather

Wattle Downs has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,840

Median Age27.4 yrs

Density560/mi²

Foreign Born30.5%

Economy

Median Income$21,000

Per Capita$21,000

Unemployment11.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$404

Housing

Home Value$257,400

Rent$1,287

Ownership36.0%

Housing Units3,936

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days287/yr

Rain78.8 in/yr

Elevation66 ft

Did You Know?

30.5% of residents are foreign-born.