Wakasa, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

3,209 Population 37/sq mi density

1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$27,600 median income, 2.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

Wakasa, Japan

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,600

63% below

Home Value

$68,000

76% below

Median Rent

$340/mo

71% below

Unemployment

2.0%

44% below

Avg Temperature

50°F

203 sunny days/yr

Is Wakasa a Good Place to Live?

4.1 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Wakasa residents earn a median household income of $27,600 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 103 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wakasa is $68,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $340/month.

Climate & Weather

Wakasa has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,209

Median Age50.2 yrs

Density37/mi²

Foreign Born0.9%

Economy

Median Income$27,600

Per Capita

Unemployment2.0%

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$68,000

Rent$340

Ownership

Housing Units1,284

Climate

Avg Temp50°F

Sunny Days203/yr

Rain73.4 in/yr

Elevation1,214 ft

Did You Know?

Wakasa was founded in 1909.