Unveiling Saitama Real Estate: Trends & Insights in Japan’s Thriving Property Market
Saitama, a dynamic prefecture just north of Tokyo, boasts a unique blend of urban accessibility and suburban comfort. Known for its robust educational infrastructure, a balanced employment rate, and a considerate mix of modern and traditional neighborhoods, Saitama’s real estate market offers diverse opportunities. With its moderate foreign population, a stable yet gradually aging demographic, and a network of quality schools and amenities, the area fosters a balanced lifestyle. This comprehensive overview sets the stage for both investors and homebuyers looking to navigate Saitama's evolving property landscape.
Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)
2198
Aging index
237
Rate of population change
-0.04%
Yearly average of air temperature
16
Yearly average of relative humidity
68%
Yearly clear days
47
Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
30.96
Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
17.17
Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
7.41
Percentage of persons employed
96%
Unemployment rate (Both sexes)
4%
Percentage of owned houses
65.7%
Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)
5.1
Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)
2.7
Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)
0.86
Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)
225.9
Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)
5.47
Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)
￥301
Areas in Saitama
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