Ishikawa Real Estate Insight: Trends & Opportunities in Japan’s Heartland
Ishikawa Prefecture, located in the heart of Japan, boasts a rich cultural heritage and a stable economic environment. With a well-established infrastructure evident in education, employment, and public services, the region provides an attractive destination for property buyers and investors. The prefecture's unique demographic profile, slightly declining population, and a high rate of homeownership (nearly 70%) underscore its long-term residential appeal. The images of Ishikawa Prefecture highlight its scenic beauty and modern urban development, making it a noteworthy market for real estate studies.
Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)
1208.4
Aging index
256.1
Rate of population change
-0.62%
Yearly average of air temperature
15.7
Yearly average of relative humidity
70%
Yearly clear days
14
Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
14.48
Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
6.38
Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
4.02
Percentage of persons employed
96.6%
Unemployment rate (Both sexes)
3.4%
Percentage of owned houses
69.3%
Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)
8.65
Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)
4.63
Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)
1.07
Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)
177.7
Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)
3.03
Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)
￥8542
Areas in Ishikawa
| Area | Median Price per m² | Growth over last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Nonoichi City | ￥233,987 | -2.5% |
| Kanazawa City | ￥200,000 | 31.8% |
| Hakusan City | ￥180,952 | 98.9% |
| Tsubata Town, Kahoku County | ￥169,697 | 52.7% |
| Uchinada Town, Kahoku County | ￥167,532 | 108.4% |
| Komatsu City | ￥75,714 | 0.4% |
| Nanao City | ￥26,929 | -34.8% |
| Kaga City | ￥24,727 | 13.9% |
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