Wharewaka, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

939 Population 57/sq mi density

1,250 ft Elevation 381 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$24,360 median income, 2.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$306,800 home value, $1,534/mo rent

Wharewaka, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,360

68% below

$24,360 per capita

Home Value

$306,800

9% above

Median Rent

$1,534/mo

32% above

Unemployment

2.4%

33% below

Avg Temperature

53°F

234 sunny days/yr

Is Wharewaka a Good Place to Live?

2.1 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Wharewaka residents earn a median household income of $24,360 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,360. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 86 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wharewaka is $306,800 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,534/month.

Climate & Weather

Wharewaka has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population939

Median Age52.2 yrs

Density57/mi²

Foreign Born21.2%

Economy

Median Income$24,360

Per Capita$24,360

Unemployment2.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$468

Housing

Home Value$306,800

Rent$1,534

Ownership87.8%

Housing Units376

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days234/yr

Rain56.4 in/yr

Elevation1,250 ft

Did You Know?

21.2% of residents are foreign-born.