Exploring Hiroshima’s Real Estate: Trends Shaping the Market
Hiroshima, a historically rich and culturally vibrant region in Japan, offers a unique blend of modern urban developments and traditional landscapes. With a diverse range of areas—from bustling city wards like Minami and Naka in Hiroshima City to more suburban settings in Fuchu Town and Kaita Town—the region is characterized by stable employment rates, accessible amenities, and a mix of educational institutions. The demographic data, such as the foreign population ratio and aging index, contribute to a nuanced market where both new and older properties are in demand. This article provides a comprehensive look at real estate trends in Hiroshima, making it an essential read for both potential homeowners and seasoned investors.
Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)
1704.9
Aging index
242.9
Rate of population change
-0.72%
Yearly average of air temperature
17.1
Yearly average of relative humidity
60%
Yearly clear days
26
Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
20.28
Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
11.44
Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
5.57
Percentage of persons employed
96.6%
Unemployment rate (Both sexes)
3.4%
Percentage of owned houses
61.4%
Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)
7.46
Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)
4.11
Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)
0.9
Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)
156.3
Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)
4.02
Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)
￥7998
Areas in Hiroshima
| Area | Median Price per m² | Growth over last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Minami Ward, Hiroshima City | ￥400,000 | 19.6% |
| Naka Ward, Hiroshima City | ￥388,235 | 15.4% |
| Fuchu Town, Aki County | ￥350,000 | 2.1% |
| Kaita Town, Aki County | ￥334,848 | 27.2% |
| Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City | ￥285,714 | 3.4% |
| Nishi Ward, Hiroshima City | ￥270,000 | -5.8% |
| Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City | ￥225,000 | -14.0% |
| Hatsukaichi City | ￥224,812 | 7.4% |
| Higashi Ward, Hiroshima City | ￥222,222 | -4.4% |
| Aki Ward, Hiroshima City | ￥221,538 | 5.8% |
| Higashihiroshima City | ￥200,000 | -20.0% |
| Kumano Town, Aki County | ￥190,455 | 113.2% |
| Fukuyama City | ￥171,428 | 9.1% |
| Kure City | ￥170,762 | 104.9% |
| Asakita Ward, Hiroshima City | ￥142,857 | 16.5% |
| Mihara City | ￥128,000 | 18.9% |
| Onomichi City | ￥118,764 | 69.9% |
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