Gifu Real Estate Unveiled: Trends and Insights for a Dynamic Market

Gifu Prefecture, located in the heart of Japan, offers a fascinating blend of traditional charm and modern conveniences. With its varied climates, robust employment rates, and educational infrastructure, the region is not only an attractive place to live but also presents diverse opportunities for real estate investment. From bustling Gifu City to the scenic outskirts of Takayama and Seki, each area presents its own unique character. Notably, demographic trends such as a relatively high aging index and moderate changes in population highlight the challenges and opportunities in local property markets. Whether you are looking at Kasamatsu Town’s relatively high price growth or the more modest figures in Ginan Town, understanding these local nuances is key for prospective buyers and investors.

Photo of Gifu Prefecture
Photo of Gifu Prefecture
Photo of Gifu Prefecture

Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)

2475.3

Aging index

261.5

Rate of population change

-0.76%

Yearly average of air temperature

16.7

Yearly average of relative humidity

65%

Yearly clear days

32

Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)

16.24

Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)

8.23

Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)

3.71

Percentage of persons employed

96.7%

Unemployment rate (Both sexes)

3.3%

Percentage of owned houses

74.3%

Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)

8.2

Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)

4.54

Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)

0.56

Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)

148.8

Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)

4.83

Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)

¥7758

Areas in Gifu

AreaMedian Price per m²Growth over last 5 years
Kasamatsu Town, Hashima County

¥231,578

39.7%
Ginan Town, Hashima County

¥180,952

-20.5%
Gifu City

¥178,376

31.2%
Hashima City

¥164,427

9.0%
Minokamo City

¥150,000

-19.9%
Mizuho City

¥147,548

-22.5%
Ogaki City

¥144,444

-3.7%
Kakamigahara City

¥139,231

-23.1%
Toki City

¥129,323

46.1%
Kani City

¥94,826

-12.5%
Tajimi City

¥92,500

12.0%
Nakatsugawa City

¥92,307

14.6%
Seki City

¥83,333

35.4%
Takayama City

¥83,333

16.7%

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