Kyoto Real Estate Market Report: Exploring Property Trends in Kyoto
Kyoto, a prefecture steeped in history and culture, offers a unique market for those interested in investing in real estate. The area is home to a range of neighborhoods, each with its own character and price point, from the historic streets of Shimogyo Ward to the tranquil surroundings of Uji City. Understanding the trends and data behind Kyoto's real estate market is key for investors looking to capitalize on the opportunities this area presents.
Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)
2034.1
Aging index
267.7
Rate of population change
-0.43%
Yearly average of air temperature
16.8
Yearly average of relative humidity
67%
Yearly clear days
14
Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
31
Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
16.05
Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
9.17
Percentage of persons employed
95.9%
Unemployment rate (Both sexes)
4.1%
Percentage of owned houses
61.3%
Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)
7.54
Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)
4.47
Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)
1.25
Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)
149.4
Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)
4.09
Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)
￥3309
Areas in Kyoto
| Area | Median Price per m² | Growth over last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Shimogyo Ward,Kyoto City | ￥630,769 | 21.3% |
| Nakagyo Ward,Kyoto City | ￥600,000 | 12.0% |
| Minami Ward,Kyoto City | ￥437,500 | 53.1% |
| Higashiyama Ward,Kyoto City | ￥428,571 | -0.3% |
| Kamigyo Ward,Kyoto City | ￥427,240 | 31.5% |
| Sakyo Ward,Kyoto City | ￥361,034 | 0.7% |
| Nagaokakyo City | ￥353,846 | 20.3% |
| Muko City | ￥305,263 | -6.6% |
| Kita Ward,Kyoto City | ￥296,667 | 4.3% |
| Kyotanabe City | ￥290,000 | 8.1% |
| Ukyo Ward,Kyoto City | ￥275,000 | -8.3% |
| Nishikyo Ward,Kyoto City | ￥257,142 | -12.3% |
| Joyo City | ￥254,545 | 69.7% |
| Yamashina Ward,Kyoto City | ￥246,153 | 23.1% |
| Fushimi Ward,Kyoto City | ￥219,091 | -5.6% |
| Kizugawa City | ￥203,448 | -6.8% |
| Uji City | ￥200,000 | 5.6% |
| Yawata City | ￥129,411 | -15.9% |
| Kameoka City | ￥113,664 | -43.2% |
| Fukuchiyama City | ￥83,868 | 4.8% |
| Maizuru City | ￥60,000 | -21.8% |
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