Real Estate Market Report: Niigata City
Niigata Prefecture, situated in the Chubu region of Japan, presents a diverse landscape of coastal cities, mountainous areas, and rich agricultural lands. With its capital at Niigata City, the prefecture is known for its high-quality rice, sake, and scenic beauty. For those looking into real estate, Niigata offers various opportunities, from urban apartments in Niigata City to more serene settings in its rural areas.
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 | ￥142,500 | -20.4% |
| Higashi Ward,Niigata City | ￥105,263 | -37.8% |
| Nishi Ward,Niigata City | ￥96,000 | -31.4% |
| Nagaoka City | ￥91,667 | -19.2% |
| Sanjo City | ￥64,646 | 9.0% |
| Kita Ward,Niigata City | ￥61,250 | -38.8% |
| Shibata City | ￥57,692 | -35.8% |
| Tsubame City | ￥50,595 | -12.8% |
| Joetsu City | ￥38,709 | -32.5% |
| Kashiwazaki City | ￥27,375 | -50.4% |
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