Morioka, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

290,700 Population 849/sq mi density

453 ft Elevation 138 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$26,100 median income, 2.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

Morioka, Japan

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,100

65% below

Home Value

$64,000

77% below

Median Rent

$320/mo

72% below

Unemployment

2.5%

31% below

Avg Temperature

49°F

239 sunny days/yr

Is Morioka a Good Place to Live?

4.1 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Morioka residents earn a median household income of $26,100 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 326 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morioka is $64,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $320/month.

Climate & Weather

Morioka has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population290,700

Median Age51.2 yrs

Density849/mi²

Foreign Born0.6%

Economy

Median Income$26,100

Per Capita

Unemployment2.5%

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$64,000

Rent$320

Ownership

Housing Units116,280

Climate

Avg Temp49°F

Sunny Days239/yr

Rain53.2 in/yr

Elevation453 ft

Did You Know?

Morioka was founded in 1889.

There are 162 restaurants in the area.