Whangarei Heads, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

960 Population 157/sq mi density

420 ft Elevation 128 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$239,200 home value, $1,196/mo rent

Whangarei Heads, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$48,800

35% below

$49,076 per capita

Home Value

$239,200

15% below

Median Rent

$1,196/mo

3% above

Unemployment

5.1%

41% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Whangarei Heads a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.6 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Whangarei Heads residents earn a median household income of $48,800 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (41% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 88 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whangarei Heads is $239,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,196/month.

Climate & Weather

Whangarei Heads has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population960

Median Age37.2 yrs

Density157/mi²

Foreign Born27.4%

Economy

Median Income$48,800

Per Capita$49,076

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

B+

Home Value$239,200

Rent$1,196

Ownership64.5%

Housing Units384

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain76.3 in/yr

Elevation420 ft

Did You Know?

27.4% of residents are foreign-born.