Kusatsu, Japan

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0

A Great

143,913 Population 5,495/sq mi density

335 ft Elevation 102 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

4.2 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$33,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$88,000 home value, $440/mo rent

Kusatsu, Japan

At a Glance

Median Income

$33,800

55% below

Home Value

$88,000

69% below

Median Rent

$440/mo

62% below

Unemployment

2.3%

36% below

Avg Temperature

58°F

219 sunny days/yr

Is Kusatsu a Good Place to Live?

4.2 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Kusatsu residents earn a median household income of $33,800 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kusatsu is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $440/month.

Climate & Weather

Kusatsu has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population143,913

Median Age46.2 yrs

Density5,495/mi²

Foreign Born2.3%

Economy

Median Income$33,800

Per Capita

Unemployment2.3%

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$88,000

Rent$440

Ownership

Housing Units57,565

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days219/yr

Rain64.3 in/yr

Elevation335 ft

Did You Know?

Kusatsu was founded in 1954.

There are 218 restaurants in the area.