Westport, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

4,600 Population 1/sq mi density

10 ft Elevation 3 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$17,580 median income, 5.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$150,800 home value, $754/mo rent

Westport, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,580

77% below

$17,580 per capita

Home Value

$150,800

47% below

Median Rent

$754/mo

35% below

Unemployment

5.6%

56% above

Avg Temperature

54°F

155 sunny days/yr

Is Westport a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Westport residents earn a median household income of $17,580 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,580. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 423 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westport is $150,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $754/month.

Climate & Weather

Westport has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 155 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,600

Median Age50.9 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born12.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$17,580

Per Capita$17,580

Unemployment5.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$338

Housing

Home Value$150,800

Rent$754

Ownership69.5%

Housing Units1,840

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days155/yr

Rain99.8 in/yr

Elevation10 ft

Did You Know?

12.0% of residents are foreign-born.