Whangamata, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

4,270 Population 3/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$18,420 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

Whangamata, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$18,420

75% below

$18,420 per capita

Home Value

$208,000

26% below

Median Rent

$1,040/mo

11% below

Unemployment

3.3%

8% below

Avg Temperature

57°F

215 sunny days/yr

Is Whangamata a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Whangamata residents earn a median household income of $18,420 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,420. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 393 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whangamata is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,040/month.

Climate & Weather

Whangamata has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,270

Median Age59.9 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born13.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$18,420

Per Capita$18,420

Unemployment3.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$354

Housing

Home Value$208,000

Rent$1,040

Ownership79.4%

Housing Units1,708

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days215/yr

Rain66.9 in/yr

Elevation23 ft

Did You Know?

13.4% of residents are foreign-born.