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Yurigaoka, Japan

Fukuoka · Japan

Yurigaoka is a mid-size city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 31,007. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
31,007 Population 580/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
68.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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About Yurigaoka

Yurigaoka

Yurigaoka Station is a passenger railway station located in the Yurigaoka neighborhood of Asao-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan and operated by the private railway operator Odakyu Electric Railway.

People

Population31,007
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density580/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,000
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units12,403

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain68.2 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population31,007
Population Density580 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates33.8466°, 130.6296°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukuoka
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation68.2 inches (1,731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,000
Median Age47.0 years

About Yurigaoka

Yurigaoka is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 31,007. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Yurigaoka has a population of 31,007 with a density of 580 people per square mile, spread across 53.4 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

31,007
Total Population
580
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Japan avg
53.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yurigaoka vs Japan Average

The median household income in Yurigaoka is $32,000, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 992 business establishments.

Income: Yurigaoka vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,000
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)992

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yurigaoka is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 12,403 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units12,403

Property Tax

Climate in Yurigaoka

Yurigaoka 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 1731 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 68.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 79.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 114.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 140.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 135.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 242.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 338.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 175.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 161.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 114.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 79.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 82.0
Yurigaoka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area53.4 sq mi (138.4 km²)
Population Density580/sq mi
Coordinates33.8466°N, 130.6296°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
79% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

221 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 118 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 46 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 112 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 93 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 118 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 128 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 108 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 104 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 106 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 102 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 139 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 86 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 48 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 109 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 124 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 127 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 143 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 121 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 126 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

53 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 153 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 28 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 200 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 144 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 218 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 105 km
2018 Trami Category 1 280 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 132 km
2017 Noru Category 1 259 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 247 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 241 km
2015 Goni Category 3 13 km
2014 Halong Category 1 265 km
2013 Danas Category 1 198 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 235 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 271 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 64 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 223 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 27 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 35 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 126 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 116 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 116 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 116 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 150 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 94 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 102 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 115 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 116 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 6.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 10.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Driest

Yurigaoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Yurigaoka

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立内浦小学校
町立吉木小学校
町立山田小学校
町立岡垣中学校
町立岡垣東中学校
町立戸切小学校
町立浅木小学校
町立海老津小学校
町立遠賀中学校
町立遠賀南中学校
県立遠賀高等学校
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Radio Stations near Yurigaoka

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yurigaoka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hakata Port Bayside Museum
Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery and Studio
Medical Museum of Kyushu University
Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum
Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum
Tagawa City Coal Mine and City History Museum
TOTO Museum
ZENRIN Museum
ZENRIN Museum
いのちのたび博物館
ふくちのち
わかちく資料館
万葉植物園
九州大学総合研究博物館
九州産業大学美術館
北九州イノベーションギャラリー
北九州市平和のまちミュージアム
北九州市水環境館
北九州市水環境館
北九州市立 こども文化会館
北九州市立 小倉城庭園
北九州市立 小倉城庭園
北九州市立美術館
北九州市立美術館
北九州市立美術館分館
北九州市立美術館分館
北九州市立自然史・歴史博物館(いのちのたび博物館)
北九州市立長崎街道木屋瀬宿記念館
博多の食と文化の博物館ハクハク
多賀谷美術館
宗像大社神宝館
宮地嶽神社民家村自然広苑
新宮町立歴史資料館
東郷神社宝物館
松本清張記念館
松本清張記念館
水環境館
水環境館
河伯洞
田川市美術館
福岡県立美術館
粕屋町立歴史資料館
芦屋歴史民俗資料館
芦屋釜の里
道原の眼鏡橋
鞍手町歴史民俗資料館
飯塚市歴史資料館

Libraries in Yurigaoka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kasuya Town Library0.0
Kasuya Town Library0.0
Sasaguri Town Library0.0
Wajiro Library0.0
カメリアステージ0.0
ふくちのち0.0
中間市民図書館0.0
久山町民図書館0.0
久山町民図書館0.0
八幡西図書館0.0
八幡西図書館0.0
北九州市立中央図書館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館八幡南分館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館八幡東分館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館八幡東分館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館大池分館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館大池分館0.0
北九州市立戸畑図書館0.0
北九州市立戸畑図書館0.0
北九州市立戸畑図書館戸畑分館0.0
北九州市立戸畑図書館戸畑分館0.0
北九州市立若松図書館0.0
北九州市立若松図書館0.0
北九州市立若松図書館島郷分館0.0
古賀市立図書館0.0
宗像市民図書館中央館0.0
宗像市民図書館深田分館0.0
宗像市民図書館須恵分館0.0
岡垣サンリーアイ図書館0.0
庄内町立図書館0.0
新宮町立図書館0.0
方城町立図書館0.0
水巻町図書館0.0
田川市立図書館0.0
直方市立図書館0.0
福岡市東図書館0.0
福岡市東図書館0.0
福岡県立図書館0.0
福岡県立図書館 別館・こども図書館0.0
福津市立図書館0.0
糸田町図書館0.0
芦屋町図書館0.0
遠賀町立図書館0.0
遠賀町立図書館0.0
飯塚市立図書館0.0
飯塚市立穂波図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Yurigaoka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Yoshiduka Little Asian Market
Yoshiduka Little Asian Market
中央卸売市場
福岡花市場

Hotels in Yurigaoka

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

八幡屋
杜の七種

Restaurants in Yurigaoka

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Joyfull
ゆかいな果樹園
地鶏食堂
岡垣葡萄苑
森のレストラン
野々庵
鮨屋台

Cafes in Yurigaoka

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

麦のキッチン

Train Stations in Yurigaoka

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ebitsu

Banks in Yurigaoka

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

遠賀信用金庫

Shopping Malls in Yurigaoka

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

やっぱぁ~岡垣

Gyms in Yurigaoka

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

岡垣サンリーアイ フィットネスジム

Breweries in Yurigaoka

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Toyomura Sake Brewing Company Ltd.

Stadiums & Teams in Yurigaoka

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Yurigaoka

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tenzan Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Yurigaoka

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
JASDF Ashiya Air BaseMedium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air BaseMedium Airport
Yamaguchi Ube AirportUBJMedium Airport
Imari Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Metabaru AirfieldSmall Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Ozuki AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yurigaoka

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
吉木郵便局
吉木郵便局
吉武簡易郵便局
岡垣郵便局
岡垣郵便局
野間簡易郵便局
野間簡易郵便局
高陽団地簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Yurigaoka

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
reiko skin clinic
reiko skin clinic
たろうクリニック
ナーシングセンター八幡
有吉医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yurigaoka

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
東黒山祖霊廟

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 Yurigaoka

What is the population of Yurigaoka?

Yurigaoka has a population of 31,007 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 580 people per square mile, spread across 53.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yurigaoka expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,000, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Yurigaoka?

Yurigaoka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches.

How is the job market in Yurigaoka?

The job market in Yurigaoka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 992 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yurigaoka?

The median home value in Yurigaoka is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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