Whangarei, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

50,900 Population 2,310/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$18,240 median income, 8.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

Whangarei, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$18,240

76% below

$18,240 per capita

Home Value

$182,000

35% below

Median Rent

$910/mo

22% below

Unemployment

8.0%

122% above

Avg Temperature

61°F

302 sunny days/yr

Is Whangarei a Good Place to Live?

1.6 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Whangarei residents earn a median household income of $18,240 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,240. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 4,683 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whangarei is $182,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $910/month.

Climate & Weather

Whangarei has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population50,900

Median Age49.3 yrs

Density2,310/mi²

Foreign Born24.5%

Economy

Median Income$18,240

Per Capita$18,240

Unemployment8.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$351

Housing

Home Value$182,000

Rent$910

Ownership52.3%

Housing Units20,360

Climate

Avg Temp61°F

Sunny Days302/yr

Rain70.5 in/yr

Elevation23 ft

Did You Know?

24.5% of residents are foreign-born.