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Yamagata, Japan

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0
A Great
27,356 Population 319/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent

Yamagata, Japan

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,500
58% below
Home Value
$78,000
72% below
Median Rent
$390/mo
66% below
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
Avg Temperature
59°F
194 sunny days/yr

Is Yamagata a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Yamagata residents earn a median household income of $31,500 , which is 58% 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 875 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Yamagata is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $390/month.

Climate & Weather

Yamagata has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population27,356
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density319/mi²
Foreign Born2.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$31,500
Per Capita
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$390
Ownership
Housing Units10,942

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days194/yr
Rain78.1 in/yr
Elevation512 ft