Whanganui, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

48,900 Population 53,152/sq mi density

59 ft Elevation 18 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$17,760 median income, 8.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

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

Whanganui, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,760

76% below

$17,760 per capita

Home Value

$187,200

34% below

Median Rent

$936/mo

20% below

Unemployment

8.2%

128% above

Avg Temperature

56°F

262 sunny days/yr

Is Whanganui a Good Place to Live?

1.6 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Whanganui residents earn a median household income of $17,760 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,760. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 4,499 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

Whanganui has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population48,900

Median Age38.3 yrs

Density53,152/mi²

Foreign Born25.2%

Economy

Median Income$17,760

Per Capita$17,760

Unemployment8.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$342

Housing

Home Value$187,200

Rent$936

Ownership41.3%

Housing Units19,560

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days262/yr

Rain40.7 in/yr

Elevation59 ft

Did You Know?

25.2% of residents are foreign-born.