Exploring Real Estate Trends in Hokkaido: A Comprehensive Report on Property Market Dynamics
Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's main islands, is renowned for its untouched natural beauty, unique climate, and vibrant cities such as Sapporo. This island has increasingly become a hot spot for real estate investors drawn to its potential for growth, especially in the tourism and residential sectors. Understanding the real estate landscape in Hokkaido is crucial for those looking to invest in this region. This article will guide you through the latest trends and price data to help you make informed decisions.
Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)
656.9
Aging index
318.1
Rate of population change
-0.83%
Yearly average of air temperature
10.2
Yearly average of relative humidity
71%
Yearly clear days
13
Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
4.26
Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
2.52
Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
1.2
Percentage of persons employed
95.8%
Unemployment rate (Both sexes)
4.2%
Percentage of owned houses
56.3%
Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)
7.04
Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)
4.28
Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)
0.6
Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)
164.5
Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)
3.56
Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)
￥9571
Areas in Hokkaido
| Area | Median Price per m² | Growth over last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Atsubetsu Ward,Sapporo City | ￥271,008 | 45.2% |
| Chuo Ward,Sapporo City | ￥259,412 | 9.3% |
| Toyohira Ward,Sapporo City | ￥250,000 | 42.9% |
| Nishi Ward,Sapporo City | ￥238,095 | 24.4% |
| Shiroishi Ward,Sapporo City | ￥203,333 | 9.8% |
| Eniwa City | ￥200,000 | 98.7% |
| Higashi Ward,Sapporo City | ￥194,444 | 3.3% |
| Kiyota Ward,Sapporo City | ￥187,928 | 14.6% |
| Kita Ward,Sapporo City | ￥186,666 | 24.4% |
| Teine Ward,Sapporo City | ￥182,593 | 31.2% |
| Otofuke Town,Kato County | ￥167,857 | 79.5% |
| Ebetsu City | ￥160,000 | 46.1% |
| Chitose City | ￥138,461 | 0.6% |
| Minami Ward,Sapporo City | ￥125,031 | 11.1% |
| Obihiro City | ￥116,666 | 20.8% |
| Hakodate City | ￥95,059 | -1.5% |
| Asahikawa City | ￥78,889 | 4.1% |
| Tomakomai City | ￥72,649 | -11.9% |
| Otaru City | ￥70,588 | 2.9% |
| Kitami City | ￥64,632 | 18.5% |
| Kushiro City | ￥64,088 | -16.7% |
| Muroran City | ￥50,588 | 29.6% |
| Shiraoi Town,Shiraoi County | ￥44,444 | 37.6% |
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