Kobe, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

1,525,152 Population 7,153/sq mi density

115 ft Elevation 35 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$33,400 median income, 2.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent

Kobe, Japan

At a Glance

Median Income

$33,400

56% below

Home Value

$94,000

67% below

Median Rent

$470/mo

60% below

Unemployment

2.7%

25% below

Avg Temperature

58°F

232 sunny days/yr

Is Kobe a Good Place to Live?

4.1 / 5.0 - Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Kobe residents earn a median household income of $33,400 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,586 business establishments, including 871 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kobe is $94,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $470/month.

Climate & Weather

Kobe 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 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,525,152

Median Age47.8 yrs

Density7,153/mi²

Foreign Born2.0%

Economy

Median Income$33,400

Per Capita

Unemployment2.7%

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$94,000

Rent$470

Ownership

Housing Units610,061

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days232/yr

Rain57.1 in/yr

Elevation115 ft

Did You Know?

Kobe was founded in 1889.

There are 871 restaurants in the area.