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Murata, Japan

Miyagi · Japan

Murata is a mid-size city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 38,271. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
38,271 Population 798/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
48.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,200 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,000 home value, $410/mo rent

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About Murata

Murata

Murata is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020, the town had an estimated population of 10,675, and a population density of 140 persons per km2 in 4026 households. The total area of the town is 78.38 square kilometres (30.26 sq mi). In September 2014, the 7.4 hectare old centre of town was protected as an Important Preservation District by the national government for its traditional merchant quarter architecture.

People

Population38,271
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density798/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,200
Unemployment2.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,000
Rent$410
Housing Units15,308

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population38,271
Population Density798 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates38.1186°, 140.7243°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMiyagi
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation48.0 inches (1,220 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$31,200
Median Age47.4 years

About Murata

Murata is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 38,271. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Murata has a population of 38,271 with a density of 798 people per square mile, spread across 47.9 square miles. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

38,271
Total Population
798
People / sq mi
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above Japan avg
47.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Murata vs Japan Average

The median household income in Murata is $31,200, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,225 business establishments.

Income: Murata vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,200
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,225

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Murata is $82,000, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $410 (65% below the national average of $1,163). There are 15,308 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,000
71% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$410
65% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units15,308

Property Tax

Climate in Murata

Murata has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.1°C / 36°F -1.4° / 5.6° 42.6
Feb 2.6°C / 37°F -1.2° / 6.4° 34.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.2° / 9.7° 76.9
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15.4° 90.4
May 15.7°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.9° 110.4
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23° 143.9
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 20° / 26.2° 178.6
Aug 25°C / 77°F 21.6° / 28.3° 157.8
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 18° / 24.9° 193.1
Oct 15.9°C / 61°F 11.9° / 19.9° 147.1
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F 5.6° / 14.1° 59.7
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 0.9° / 8.2° 44.3
Murata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below Japan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area47.9 sq mi (124.1 km²)
Population Density798/sq mi
Coordinates38.1186°N, 140.7243°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above Japan avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,582 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M9.1. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake, Japan M9.1 145 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 88 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 102 km
Apr 7, 2011 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.1 78 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 110 km
Jul 19, 2008 107 km E of Namie, Japan M7.0 145 km
Mar 20, 2021 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.0 89 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 102 km
May 1, 2021 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan M6.9 77 km
May 12, 2015 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.8 144 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 128 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 146 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 87 km
Nov 3, 2002 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.4 138 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 123 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 73 km
Jun 17, 2012 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 131 km
Aug 4, 2019 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.3 87 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 132 km
Apr 19, 2020 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan M6.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Jebi (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Jebi Category 1 259 km
2019 Faxai Category 2 170 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 95 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 298 km
2011 Roke Category 1 281 km
2005 Mawar Category 1 224 km
2004 Ma-on Category 2 162 km
2002 Higos Category 1 11 km
2001 Danas Category 1 193 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 269 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 117 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 123 km
1998 Stella Category 1 232 km
1996 Violet Category 1 220 km
1995 Oscar Category 3 267 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 294 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 123 km
1981 Thad Category 1 242 km
1981 Gay Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 39.3 m 18,423 145 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 5.8 m 36 134 km
1835 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 106 km
1861 OFF MIYAGI Earthquake 3.9 m - 119 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 102 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m - 100 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m - 117 km
1897 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m - 103 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 124 km
1959 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m - 147 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m - 142 km
1936 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.7 m - 129 km
1978 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 28 114 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 1 142 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m - 133 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 88 km
2008 OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 145 km
1933 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m - 147 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 124 km
2021 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.1 m 1 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 25 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 60 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 65 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 68 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 81 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 94 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 124 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 126 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 129 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 159 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 181 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 182 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 183 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 186 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in
August 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 7.1 in Wettest
October 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Murata has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Murata

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lolipop Primary School - - - -
Shibata Elementary School - - - -
Murata Elementary School - - - -
Miyagi Prefecture Murata High School - - - -
Murata Daiichi Junior High School - - - -
蔵王町立平沢小学校 - - - -
Tomioka Junior High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Murata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Murata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aone Yōkan
Automobile Museum
Automobile Museum
Date Kahaku Kinenkai
Date Kahaku Kinenkai
HOKUSHU仙台市科学館
HOKUSHU仙台市科学館
Kamei Museum
Kamei Museum
Kokeshi Museum
Mausoleum Zuihoden
Mausoleum Zuihoden
Musee Maenaka
Natori City Earthquake Reconstruction Museum
Natori City Museum of History and Folklore
Sairi Yashiki
Satō Yashiki
Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall
Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall
Sendai Astromical Observatory
Sendai Astromical Observatory
Sendai City Museum
Sendai City Museum
Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore
Sendai City Museum of History and Folkore
Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum
Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum
Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum
Sendai Literature Museum
Sendai Literature Museum
Sendai Tansu Museum
Sendai Tansu Museum
Sendai Tram Museum
Sendai Tram Museum
Sendai3.11 Memorial
Sendai3.11 Memorial
Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum
Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum
Shimakawa Art Museum
Shimakawa Art Museum
Space Development Exhibition Room
Suidō Kinenkan
TamuTamusha
TamuTamusha
The Miyagi Museum of Art
The Miyagi Museum of Art
Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
Tohoku University Botanical Gardens
Touhoku University Museum
Touhoku University Museum
Tsunami HARLEY Tenjikan
アートスペース 無可有の郷
しばたの郷土館
一心美術館
三居沢電気百年館
三居沢電気百年館
中本誠司現代美術館
中本誠司現代美術館
亘理町立郷土資料館
仙台オルゴールサロン
仙台オルゴールサロン
仙台市戦災復興記念館
仙台市戦災復興記念館
伝承館
八幡杜の館
八幡杜の館
史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設
史跡陸奥国分寺・尼寺跡ガイダンス施設
山元町震災遺構　中浜小学校
山元町震災遺構　中浜小学校　受付
弥次郎こけし村
村田町歴史みらい館
杜の都れんが下水洞窟
杜の都れんが下水洞窟
歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館
歴史博物館青葉城資料展示館
歴史民俗資料館
民話の里 ふるさとおとぎ苑
江尻排水ポンプ展示館
温麺の館 うーめん・こけし・白石和紙
白石城歴史探訪ミュージアム
竹駒神社馬事博物館
自然共生情報館
角田市郷土資料館
阿部次郎記念館
阿部次郎記念館

Libraries in Murata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
8Books Sendai0.0
Arahama Bunko0.0
Arahama Bunko0.0
Engineering Library0.0
Hirose Library0.0
Hirose Library0.0
Izumi Library0.0
Miyagi Prefectural Library0.0
Natori City Library0.0
Schneder Memorial Central Library0.0
Sendai Mediatheque0.0
Shiroishi Library0.0
Taihaku Library0.0
Taihaku Library0.0
Tomiya City Library0.0
Tsutsujigaoka Library0.0
Tsutsujigaoka Library0.0
Wakabayashi Liberia0.0
Wakabayashi Liberia0.0
Watari Municipal Library0.0
Zaō Town Library0.0
図書館棟0.0
宮城野図書館0.0
宮城野図書館0.0
岩沼市民図書館0.0
岩沼市民図書館 西分館0.0
新地町図書館0.0
東北医科薬科大学 図書館0.0
東北医科薬科大学 図書館0.0
東北大学 史料館（帝大付属図書館）0.0
東北大学 史料館（帝大付属図書館）0.0
東北大学附属図書館 北青葉山分館0.0
絵本と学びのへや0.0
角田市図書館0.0
附属図書館 医学分館0.0
附属図書館 本館0.0

Farmers Markets in Murata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chuo Wholesale Market
Chuo Wholesale Market Meat Market
Yuriage Minato Asaichi
丘の上のマルシェ
鳥の海ふれあい市場

Hotels in Murata

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

葉坂屋

Restaurants in Murata

26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Honke Kamadoya
Hotto Motto
Kameya
Kappa
Kenchanchi
Makoto Sushi
Senjuan
Shigeru Sushi
Soba Gen
Tamagoya Farm Factory
あらびか
ジャックスビレッジ
そば処
とんかつ花綵
らーめん せん家 村田店
レストハウスリッキーズ
レストランKUNUGI
レストラン城山
一福亭
中華料理 喜楽
丸金食堂
和風レストラン 一祥
村田町 自然野菜藍
焼肉 恵方丸
銀座食堂
食事処 大廣

Cafes in Murata

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

cafe pub WOODPECKER
Cafe蔵人
Mubansō
カフェ壱弐参

Castles in Murata

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

小泉城跡
村田城

Clinics in Murata

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

善積医院

Dentists in Murata

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sakakibara Dental Clinic
Yoshida Dental Clinic

Gas Stations in Murata

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Eneos
ENEOS
JA
JA-SS 平沢SS
JA仙南村田
Showa Shell
コスモ石油 (COSMO)

Banks in Murata

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

七十七銀行村田支店
仙南信用金庫村田支店

Golf Courses in Murata

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

グレースリッジカントリークラブ

Breweries in Murata

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Great Dane Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Murata

TeamLeagueDivision
Rakuten Mobile SAIKYO Park Miyagi
Xebio Arena
Yurtec Stadium Sendai
仙台市民球場

Ski Resorts Near Murata

35 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
St. Mary 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Liza World 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Sarukura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zao Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Water Jump Miyagi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Izumigatake Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spring Valley Izumi Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakurai Garden Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Uenono Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Onikobe Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nihonmatsu Shiozawa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Inawashiro Snow Paradise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Family Snow Park Bandai X2 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Inawashiro Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adatara Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Numajiri Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urabandai Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Listel Ski Fantasia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Minowa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grandeco Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tengendai Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kuriko International Ski & Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yonezawa Snow World 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Onogawa Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Murata

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sendai AirportSDJLarge Airport
JASDF Matsushima Air Base-Medium Airport
Yamagata AirportGAJMedium Airport
Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip-Small Airport
Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark-Small Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway-Small Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway-Small Airport
Izumigatake Paragliding School-Small Airport
JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield-Small Airport
Kakuda Airfield-Small Airport
Osato Gliderport-Small Airport
Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Semine Airstrip-Small Airport
Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Murata

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hasekura Post Office
Irimada Summary Post Office
Murata Post Office
Sugo Summary Post Office

Treatment Centers in Murata

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Record Book
きたえるーむ仙台鈎取
ケアージュ 山田本町
フリーダム東北青葉
リハビリテーション ことのは
仙台エコー医療療育センター
日々トレ はると 仙台南小泉
生活期リハビリ ラヴィ富沢

Churches & Religious Organizations in Murata

31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hachiman Jinja
Kumano Jinja
Ryūtaiji
ニ渡神社
八幡宮
八幡神社
八雲神社
円福寺
円龍寺
向島福萬神社
周岸寺
妙頓寺
宝善寺
愛宕神社
折石神社
曲竹八幡神社
松山寺
清立寺
熊野神社
熊野神社
白山神社
白鳥神社
石生蒼前神社
稲田姫神社
葉坂寺
薬師如来
西安寺
長照院
願勝寺
龍島院
龍雲寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murata

What is the population of Murata?

Murata has a population of 38,271 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 798 people per square mile, spread across 47.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Murata expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Murata?

Murata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Murata?

The job market in Murata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,225 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Murata?

The median home value in Murata is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.

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