Niigata, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

797,591 Population 824/sq mi density

3 ft Elevation 1 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$28,700 median income, 2.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

Niigata, Japan

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,700

62% below

Home Value

$74,000

74% below

Median Rent

$370/mo

68% below

Unemployment

2.3%

36% below

Avg Temperature

56°F

199 sunny days/yr

Is Niigata a Good Place to Live?

4.1 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Niigata residents earn a median household income of $28,700 , which is 62% 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 566 business establishments, including 329 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Niigata is $74,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $370/month.

Climate & Weather

Niigata has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population797,591

Median Age50.4 yrs

Density824/mi²

Foreign Born0.8%

Economy

Median Income$28,700

Per Capita

Unemployment2.3%

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$74,000

Rent$370

Ownership

Housing Units319,036

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days199/yr

Rain75.7 in/yr

Elevation3 ft

Did You Know?

There are 329 restaurants in the area.