Niigata Real Estate Uncovered: Trends, Data, and Investment Insights
Niigata, a key region in Japan marked by its dynamic blend of urban areas and scenic countryside, offers a diverse real estate landscape. Not only does Niigata Prefecture showcase striking visuals with its picturesque settings, but it also presents a wealth of data that helps explain its property market trends. With moderate population changes, a relatively high aging index, and robust employment figures, the region exhibits stability and gradual evolution in real estate pricing. Residents benefit from accessible education facilities and retail amenities, and local wards such as Chuo, Higashi, Konan, and Nishi in Niigata City, along with surrounding cities like Nagaoka and Shibata, each contribute uniquely to the overall market diversity.
Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)
682.7
Aging index
307.2
Rate of population change
-1.1%
Yearly average of air temperature
14.5
Yearly average of relative humidity
75%
Yearly clear days
10
Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
9.69
Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
5.05
Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
2.22
Percentage of persons employed
96.4%
Unemployment rate (Both sexes)
3.6%
Percentage of owned houses
74%
Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)
8.6
Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)
3.93
Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)
1.19
Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)
126.7
Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)
3.56
Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)
￥15375
Areas in Niigata
| Area | Median Price per m² | Growth over last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Chuo Ward, Niigata City | ￥200,000 | 23.1% |
| Higashi Ward, Niigata City | ￥170,370 | 19.3% |
| Konan Ward, Niigata City | ￥165,217 | 3.1% |
| Nishi Ward, Niigata City | ￥133,974 | -3.0% |
| Nagaoka City | ￥119,623 | 13.3% |
| Shibata City | ￥118,750 | 41.6% |
| Minami Ward, Niigata City | ￥90,572 | -9.4% |
| Sanjo City | ￥88,333 | 1.0% |
| Kita Ward, Niigata City | ￥85,882 | -21.0% |
| Akiha Ward, Niigata City | ￥83,333 | -11.3% |
| Joetsu City | ￥66,666 | 8.7% |
| Agano City | ￥50,000 | -24.9% |
| Nishikan Ward, Niigata City | ￥48,558 | -9.8% |
| Tsubame City | ￥41,666 | -42.7% |
| Kashiwazaki City | ￥34,782 | -43.0% |
| Gosen City | ￥24,184 | -34.5% |
| Murakami City | ￥24,010 | -28.0% |
| Sado City | ￥16,250 | -30.1% |
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