Whakatane, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

18,602 Population 11/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$20,280 median income, 6.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$187,200 home value, $936/mo rent

Whakatane, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,280

73% below

$20,280 per capita

Home Value

$187,200

34% below

Median Rent

$936/mo

20% below

Unemployment

6.6%

83% above

Avg Temperature

56°F

298 sunny days/yr

Is Whakatane a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Whakatane residents earn a median household income of $20,280 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,280. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,711 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whakatane is $187,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $936/month.

Climate & Weather

Whakatane has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,602

Median Age45.7 yrs

Density11/mi²

Foreign Born16.2%

Economy

Median Income$20,280

Per Capita$20,280

Unemployment6.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$390

Housing

Home Value$187,200

Rent$936

Ownership62.3%

Housing Units7,441

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days298/yr

Rain80.8 in/yr

Elevation36 ft

Did You Know?

16.2% of residents are foreign-born.