Sendai, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

1,096,704 Population 3,612/sq mi density

174 ft Elevation 53 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

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

Sendai, Japan

At a Glance

Median Income

$31,200

58% below

Home Value

$82,000

71% below

Median Rent

$410/mo

65% below

Unemployment

2.8%

22% below

Avg Temperature

54°F

250 sunny days/yr

Is Sendai a Good Place to Live?

4.1 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Sendai residents earn a median household income of $31,200 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,343 business establishments, including 1,302 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sendai is $82,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $410/month.

Climate & Weather

Sendai has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,096,704

Median Age47.4 yrs

Density3,612/mi²

Foreign Born1.2%

Economy

Median Income$31,200

Per Capita

Unemployment2.8%

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$82,000

Rent$410

Ownership

Housing Units438,682

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days250/yr

Rain47.5 in/yr

Elevation174 ft

Did You Know?

Sendai was founded in 1601.

There are 1,302 restaurants in the area.