Kurume, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

303,579 Population 3,419/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°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

Kurume, 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

60°F

206 sunny days/yr

Is Kurume a Good Place to Live?

4.1 / 5.0 - Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Kurume 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 267 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

Kurume has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population303,579

Median Age47.0 yrs

Density3,419/mi²

Foreign Born1.6%

Economy

Median Income$32,000

Per Capita

Unemployment2.9%

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$84,000

Rent$420

Ownership

Housing Units121,432

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days206/yr

Rain73.1 in/yr

Elevation33 ft

Did You Know?

Kurume was founded in 1889.

There are 155 restaurants in the area.