Unlocking Tochigi: Insights into Japan's Dynamic Real Estate Market
Tochigi Prefecture, home to vibrant urban centers like Utsunomiya City and historic towns such as Nikko City, offers a unique blend of tradition, modernity, and natural beauty. The region's robust infrastructure—with high employment rates, solid educational facilities, and a healthy mix of owned residences—contributes to a stable yet evolving real estate market. Prospective buyers and investors can explore a wide spectrum of property options, balancing modern housing developments with time-honored residential areas. The market’s trends reflect both steady demand and the impact of innovations such as improved earthquake resistance standards in newer constructions.
Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)
1935.1
Aging index
263.6
Rate of population change
-0.62%
Yearly average of air temperature
14.9
Yearly average of relative humidity
72%
Yearly clear days
28
Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
11.48
Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
5.36
Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)
2.5
Percentage of persons employed
95.9%
Unemployment rate (Both sexes)
4.1%
Percentage of owned houses
69.1%
Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)
7.58
Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)
3.8
Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)
0.73
Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)
203.1
Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)
4.7
Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)
￥8577
Areas in Tochigi
| Area | Median Price per m² | Growth over last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Utsunomiya City | ￥225,000 | 12.5% |
| Shimotsuke City | ￥218,181 | 4.1% |
| Kaminokawa Town, Kawachi County | ￥200,000 | -4.2% |
| Mibu Town, Shimotsuga County | ￥200,000 | 45.5% |
| Oyama City | ￥189,473 | -0.3% |
| Sakura City | ￥189,473 | 4.2% |
| Tochigi City | ￥140,153 | 10.1% |
| Kanuma City | ￥125,925 | 13.7% |
| Mooka City | ￥123,076 | -29.2% |
| Nasushiobara City | ￥110,000 | 35.5% |
| Sano City | ￥95,238 | -33.9% |
| Nogi Town, Shimotsuga County | ￥94,444 | -41.7% |
| Otawara City | ￥90,322 | -40.7% |
| Nasu Town, Nasu County | ￥87,058 | 13.2% |
| Ashikaga City | ￥82,608 | -8.9% |
| Nikko City | ￥48,333 | -24.8% |
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