Western Heights, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

9,940 Population 316/sq mi density

128 ft Elevation 39 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$26,820 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$338,000 home value, $1,690/mo rent

Western Heights, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,820

64% below

$26,820 per capita

Home Value

$338,000

20% above

Median Rent

$1,690/mo

45% above

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

60°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Western Heights a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Western Heights residents earn a median household income of $26,820 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,820. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 914 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Western Heights is $338,000 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,690/month.

Climate & Weather

Western Heights 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

Population9,940

Median Age37.2 yrs

Density316/mi²

Foreign Born47.1%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,820

Per Capita$26,820

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$516

Housing

Home Value$338,000

Rent$1,690

Ownership75.7%

Housing Units3,976

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain74.6 in/yr

Elevation128 ft

Did You Know?

47.1% of residents are foreign-born.