Unlocking Kumamoto’s Real Estate: Trends and Insights for Informed Decisions
Kumamoto, located in the heart of Japan, offers a diverse real estate market that blends historical charm with modern infrastructure. The region, marked by its scenic landscapes and vibrant community life, has experienced gradual changes in property values. With an aging population and a stable economic environment, Kumamoto’s property market reflects both traditional values and contemporary trends. This report illustrates various aspects of the market—from neighborhood-specific price variations to broader trends in apartment versus detached house transactions—providing readers a comprehensive overview of what to expect when investing or buying property in Kumamoto.
Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)
839.4
Aging index
247.5
Rate of population change
-0.58%
Yearly average of air temperature
17.7
Yearly average of relative humidity
68%
Yearly clear days
34
Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
12.16
Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
6.26
Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
2.66
Percentage of persons employed
96.1%
Unemployment rate (Both sexes)
3.9%
Percentage of owned houses
61.9%
Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)
8.29
Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)
3.67
Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)
0.52
Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)
184.8
Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)
3
Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)
￥40389
Areas in Kumamoto
| Area | Median Price per m² | Growth over last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Kikuyo Town, Kikuchi County | ￥305,263 | 11.9% |
| Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City | ￥257,142 | 22.7% |
| Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City | ￥256,349 | 20.2% |
| Mashiki Town, Kamimashiki County | ￥252,631 | 11.7% |
| Minami Ward, Kumamoto City | ￥220,000 | -3.7% |
| Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City | ￥213,333 | -16.0% |
| Koshi City | ￥209,523 | -1.1% |
| Kita Ward, Kumamoto City | ￥200,000 | 16.7% |
| Arao City | ￥126,963 | 85.7% |
| Kikuchi City | ￥107,777 | 7.8% |
| Tamana City | ￥98,750 | 18.6% |
| Hitoyoshi City | ￥54,545 | 17.5% |
| Yatsushiro City | ￥50,588 | -16.1% |
| Uki City | ￥48,194 | -42.5% |
| Amakusa City | ￥34,428 | -21.6% |
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