Exploring Real Estate Trends in Yamaguchi: A Detailed Market Analysis

Yamaguchi Prefecture, located in southwestern Japan, offers a unique blend of rich history and modern urban development. Characterized by a distinct demographic profile, including an aging population and modest population growth, the region’s residential market combines traditional houses and modern apartments. With a strong employment rate of 96.5% and a noteworthy 67.1% of residents owning their homes, Yamaguchi presents an attractive setting for both local residents and foreign investors. The area also boasts robust infrastructure in education and retail sectors, with a variety of schools and shopping venues per residential concentration, reinforcing its appeal as a stable investment environment.

Photo of Yamaguchi Prefecture
Photo of Yamaguchi Prefecture
Photo of Yamaguchi Prefecture

Ratio of population of foreigners (per 100,000 persons)

1071.3

Aging index

314.3

Rate of population change

-1.13%

Yearly average of air temperature

16.3

Yearly average of relative humidity

74%

Yearly clear days

22

Number of elementary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)

17.37

Number of lower secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)

9.39

Number of upper secondary schools (per inhabitable area 100 km2)

4.55

Percentage of persons employed

96.5%

Unemployment rate (Both sexes)

3.5%

Percentage of owned houses

67.1%

Number of retail stores (per 1,000 persons)

8.45

Number of eating and drinking places (per 1,000 persons)

3.61

Number of department stores and general merchandise stores (per 100,000 persons)

0.68

Number of traffic accidents (per 100,000 persons)

172.2

Number of recognitions of criminal offenses (per 1,000 persons)

2.91

Amount of damage by disasters (per capita)(30 years average)

¥8187

Areas in Yamaguchi

AreaMedian Price per m²Growth over last 5 years
Yamaguchi City

¥173,333

27.7%
Iwakuni City

¥168,826

61.2%
Shunan City

¥158,974

44.4%
Kudamatsu City

¥147,000

-2.0%
Shimonoseki City

¥121,739

-0.1%
Hofu City

¥115,604

-8.2%
Ube City

¥105,714

11.9%
Hikari City

¥104,000

-12.2%
San-yoonoda City

¥72,000

8.0%
Hagi City

¥59,545

63.2%
Yanai City

¥45,454

-37.4%

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