Exploring Aomori’s Evolving Real Estate Landscape: Trends, Prices, and Insights
Aomori, located in the northern part of Japan, combines picturesque natural beauty with a diverse real estate market that reflects both its rural charm and urban essentials. The region is characterized by a declining population (-1.39% rate of change) and an aging demographic (aging index 340.7), alongside robust community infrastructure including numerous schools and high employment rates (95.4% employed). With a high rate of home ownership (70.3%) and distinct price variations among areas such as Hachinohe City, Aomori City, and Hirosaki City, Aomori offers a unique environment for both homebuyers and investors. The integrated data, supported by repeated imagery of Aomori Prefecture, contextualizes these trends within regional statistics – from foreigner population ratios to climatic and infrastructural attributes.
Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)
436.9
Aging index
340.7
Rate of population change
-1.39%
Yearly average of air temperature
11.3
Yearly average of relative humidity
76%
Yearly clear days
18
Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
7.96
Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
4.79
Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
2.18
Percentage of persons employed
95.4%
Unemployment rate (Both sexes)
4.6%
Percentage of owned houses
70.3%
Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)
8.73
Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)
4.56
Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)
0.98
Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)
197.3
Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)
2.51
Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)
￥19072
Areas in Aomori
| Area | Median Price per m² | Growth over last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Hachinohe City | ￥126,666 | 33.0% |
| Aomori City | ￥106,666 | 6.7% |
| Hirosaki City | ￥97,560 | 5.4% |
| Towada City | ￥78,181 | 5.4% |
| Mutsu City | ￥56,666 | 47.3% |
| Misawa City | ￥52,440 | -28.8% |
| Goshogawara City | ￥40,000 | -3.3% |
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