Ehime Real Estate Market Report: Trends and Insights
Ehime Prefecture, located on the picturesque island of Shikoku in Japan, presents an intriguing real estate market for both investors and those looking to call it home. Best known for Matsuyama City, its capital, which is famous for the Dogo Onsen (one of the oldest hot springs in Japan), Ehime offers a blend of historical charm and modern convenience. Imabari City, another key area, is noted for its shipbuilding industry and the scenic Shimanami Kaido expressway that links Shikoku to the main island of Honshu.
Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)
836
Aging index
301.4
Rate of population change
-1.14%
Yearly average of air temperature
17.3
Yearly average of relative humidity
69%
Yearly clear days
22
Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
16.81
Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
7.92
Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
3.9
Percentage of persons employed
96.3%
Unemployment rate (Both sexes)
3.7%
Percentage of owned houses
66.5%
Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)
8.47
Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)
4.07
Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)
1.06
Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)
163.2
Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)
4.39
Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)
￥10636
Areas in Ehime
| Area | Median Price per m² | Growth over last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama City | ￥181,818 | 2.3% |
| Niihama City | ￥90,000 | 6.9% |
| Saijo City | ￥75,716 | 19.3% |
| Imabari City | ￥51,578 | -11.6% |
| Uwajima City | ￥41,429 | -33.1% |
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