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Yokohama, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Yokohama is a small town in Aomori, Japan with a population of 4,412. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,412 Population 36/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
48.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$25,400 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent

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About Yokohama

Yokohama

Yokohama is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2026, the town had an estimated population of 3,937 in 2113 households, and a population density of 31 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 126.38 square kilometres (48.80 sq mi).

People

Population4,412
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density36/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,400
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,000
Rent$310
Housing Units1,765

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population4,412
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates41.0833°, 141.2500°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation48.1 inches (1,222 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.6 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$25,400
Median Age51.4 years

About Yokohama

Yokohama is a small town in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 4,412. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Yokohama has a population of 4,412 with a density of 36 people per square mile, spread across 123.7 square miles. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,412
Total Population
36
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
123.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yokohama vs Japan Average

The median household income in Yokohama is $25,400, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 141 business establishments.

Income: Yokohama vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,400
66% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)141

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yokohama is $62,000, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $310 (73% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,765 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$62,000
78% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$310
73% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,765

Property Tax

Climate in Yokohama

Yokohama has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1298 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 94.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 80.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 87.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 94.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 101.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 101.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 171.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 131.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 88.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 112.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 102.3
Yokohama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below Japan avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area123.7 sq mi (320.5 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates41.0833°N, 141.2500°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above Japan avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.34"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,189 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 122 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 144 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 149 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 89 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 99 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 111 km
Mar 17, 2011 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 131 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 77 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 84 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 84 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 74 km
Dec 31, 1994 81 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 146 km
Jan 7, 1995 76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 131 km
Mar 28, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 131 km
Aug 28, 2019 141 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan M5.9 146 km
Mar 18, 1999 140 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan M5.9 144 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 111 km
May 23, 2012 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 75 km
May 5, 2023 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 77 km
Aug 11, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 66 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 257 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 111 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 120 km
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m — 70 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 112 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m — 78 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.6 m — 124 km
1968 OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 130 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m — 91 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 74 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m — 106 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m — 137 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 18 103 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.2 m — 127 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.0 m — 124 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake — 1,700 51 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake — — 76 km
1763 N. SANRIKU Earthquake — — 105 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake — 2,600 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Osorezan (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 24 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 57 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 71 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 81 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 93 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 119 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 130 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 131 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 138 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 152 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 157 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 164 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 166 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 179 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
August 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.5 in

Yokohama has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Yokohama

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
六ヶ所村立泊小学校 — — — —
六ヶ所村立泊中学校 — — — —
横浜町立横浜中学校 — — — —
旧・南部小学校 — — — —
横浜町立横浜小学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Yokohama

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yokohama

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rokkasho Visitors Center
六ケ所村立郷土館
野辺地町 歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Yokohama

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
図書館0.0
横浜町図書館0.0
野辺地町 図書館0.0

Restaurants in Yokohama

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Michinoeki Yokohama
Ramen teishoku
Senna
キッチン マツヤ
とんぼ
はまなすドライブイン
まとい
檜屋
点で話にならない Yokohamaster

Clinics in Yokohama

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

なのはなクリニック

Dentists in Yokohama

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #4032225415

Veterinaries in Yokohama

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

さわや動物病院

Train Stations in Yokohama

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arihata
Fukkoshi
Mutsu-Yokohama

Gas Stations in Yokohama

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
Sogoenergy
Wakos
昭和シェル石油
横浜燃油

Banks in Yokohama

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

みちのく銀行

Gyms in Yokohama

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

横浜町トレーニングセンター

Ski Resorts Near Yokohama

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Moya Hills 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Makado Onsen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
夜越山スキー場 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Yokohama

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aomori AirportAOJLarge Airport
Hakodate AirportHKDLarge Airport
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe AirportHHEMedium Airport
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air BaseMSJMedium Airport
Arakawa Airstrip—Small Airport
JMSDF Ōminato Base—Small Airport
Kawayo Green Ranch Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Yokohama

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arihata Summary Post Office
Fukkoshi Summary Post Office
Shiranuka Post Office
Tomari Post Office
Yokohama Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yokohama

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
横浜八幡神社
正一位浜平稲荷神社
稲荷社
西福寺
鳥居
鳥居

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 Yokohama

What is the population of Yokohama?

Yokohama has a population of 4,412 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 123.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yokohama expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Yokohama?

Yokohama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.1 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Yokohama?

Yokohama has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 141 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yokohama?

The median home value in Yokohama is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.

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