This is the “Nishinomiya Quiz” corner, where knowing the answer proves you’re a true Nishinomiya insider.
Here’s this edition’s quiz↓
Q. Which area in Nishinomiya has the highest percentage of single-person households?
a. Hanshin Nishinomiya
b. Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi
c. JR Nishinomiya
d. Koshien
Nishi2 correct answer rate: 50%
(Shukugawa Station is also on the higher side)
The correct answer is b, “Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi.”
The source is the household ratio by family type based on the national census (2010), as listed in the book “Nishinomiya City Comprehensive Transportation Strategy.”
About Half of Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Residents Live Alone
According to the census data, single-person households make up 47% in Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi, the highest percentage in Nishinomiya.
The second highest is Hanshin Nishinomiya at 46%, followed by JR Nishinomiya and Imazu.
What stands out is that these three areas have overwhelmingly high percentages.
In other words, places with “Nishinomiya” in the station name tend to have more single-person households.
Final Thoughts
As expected, Kurakuen has a low percentage. In northern Nishinomiya, Shiose is also on the low side. Areas like Nishinomiyahama seem to have many family households, and sure enough, there are fewer single-person households there.
へぇ~西宮北口が多いのか？