Kusatsu, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

6,255 Population 238/sq mi density

3,776 ft Elevation 1,151 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$31,200 median income, 2.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent

Kusatsu, Japan

At a Glance

Median Income

$31,200

58% below

Home Value

$76,000

73% below

Median Rent

$380/mo

67% below

Unemployment

2.3%

36% below

Avg Temperature

46°F

232 sunny days/yr

Is Kusatsu a Good Place to Live?

4.1 / 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 $31,200 , which is 58% 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 200 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kusatsu is $76,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $380/month.

Climate & Weather

Kusatsu has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,255

Median Age49.0 yrs

Density238/mi²

Foreign Born2.8%

Economy

Median Income$31,200

Per Capita

Unemployment2.3%

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$76,000

Rent$380

Ownership

Housing Units2,502

Climate

Avg Temp46°F

Sunny Days232/yr

Rain57.4 in/yr

Elevation3,776 ft