Fukuoka, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

1,612,392 Population 12,281/sq mi density

10 ft Elevation 3 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$32,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

Fukuoka, Japan

At a Glance

Median Income

$32,000

57% below

Home Value

$84,000

70% below

Median Rent

$420/mo

64% below

Unemployment

2.9%

19% below

Avg Temperature

61°F

214 sunny days/yr

Is Fukuoka a Good Place to Live?

4.1 / 5.0 — Great

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fukuoka residents earn a median household income of $32,000 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,435 business establishments, including 803 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fukuoka is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $420/month.

Climate & Weather

Fukuoka has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,612,392

Median Age47.0 yrs

Density12,281/mi²

Foreign Born1.6%

Economy

Median Income$32,000

Per Capita

Unemployment2.9%

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$84,000

Rent$420

Ownership

Housing Units644,957

Climate

Avg Temp61°F

Sunny Days214/yr

Rain67.2 in/yr

Elevation10 ft

Did You Know?

Fukuoka was founded in 1889.

There are 803 restaurants in the area.