Kanazawa, Japan

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0

A Great

466,029 Population 2,580/sq mi density

7 ft Elevation 2 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

4.2 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$31,400 median income, 1.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent

Kanazawa, Japan

At a Glance

Median Income

$31,400

58% below

Home Value

$80,000

72% below

Median Rent

$400/mo

66% below

Unemployment

1.9%

47% below

Avg Temperature

58°F

188 sunny days/yr

Is Kanazawa a Good Place to Live?

4.2 / 5.0 - Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Kanazawa residents earn a median household income of $31,400 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 282 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kanazawa is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $400/month.

Climate & Weather

Kanazawa has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population466,029

Median Age48.2 yrs

Density2,580/mi²

Foreign Born1.3%

Economy

Median Income$31,400

Per Capita

Unemployment1.9%

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$80,000

Rent$400

Ownership

Housing Units186,412

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days188/yr

Rain81.5 in/yr

Elevation7 ft

Did You Know?

Kanazawa was founded in 1889.

There are 148 restaurants in the area.