Fukushima Real Estate: Navigating Trends in a Resilient Market
Fukushima Prefecture presents a unique blend of traditional charm and modern resilience. With cities like Koriyama, Fukushima City, Iwaki, and Date City each offering distinct real estate profiles, the region has become a focal point for buyers and investors. Key demographic and infrastructural metrics—such as an aging index of 297.5, a slight population decline of -1.21%, and a high home ownership rate of 67.7%—underscore both challenges and opportunities in the market. Coupled with a healthy employment rate (95.9%) and robust educational and retail infrastructure, Fukushima’s real estate landscape is marked by steady development and targeted investments.
Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)
702
Aging index
297.5
Rate of population change
-1.21%
Yearly average of air temperature
13.9
Yearly average of relative humidity
72%
Yearly clear days
12
Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
9.38
Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
5.06
Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
2.41
Percentage of persons employed
95.9%
Unemployment rate (Both sexes)
4.1%
Percentage of owned houses
67.7%
Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)
8.39
Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)
3.7
Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)
0.44
Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)
150.9
Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)
3.66
Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)
￥21662
Areas in Fukushima
| Area | Median Price per m² | Growth over last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Koriyama City | ￥225,000 | 35.0% |
| Sukagawa City | ￥191,666 | 18.2% |
| Fukushima City | ￥184,615 | 8.6% |
| Iwaki City | ￥172,727 | -11.4% |
| Date City | ￥170,000 | 48.8% |
| Motomiya City | ￥150,000 | -31.5% |
| Aizuwakamatsu City | ￥118,824 | 23.8% |
| Nishigo Village, Nishishirakawa County | ￥109,090 | -31.8% |
| Minamisoma City | ￥70,897 | -58.2% |
| Shirakawa City | ￥69,871 | -29.4% |
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