Living in Sado (佐渡, Niigata)
Sado (佐渡, Niigata) is a large place in Niigata (新潟県), Japan, home to 51,492 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 8%, #139 of 1,949), movers on a budget (top 10%, #180 of 1,877), low-income families (top 12%, #201 of 1,717).
See Sado (佐渡, Niigata) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sado (佐渡, Niigata)
- The landscape belongs to Japan.
- The Sea of Japan is 5 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 31 min and sets around 8:31; in late June it sets around 12:13.
How Sado (佐渡, Niigata) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Japan. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, governance and fiscal strength, health and elderly, jobs and economy and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Japan | In Niigata (新潟県) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #420 of 1,813 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #475 of 1,806 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 76 | #201 of 1,717 | #11 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #236 of 1,604 | #15 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #1,098 of 1,762 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 50 | #1,047 of 1,762 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #765 of 1,845 | #11 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 75 | #262 of 1,668 | #13 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #816 of 1,717 | #34 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #180 of 1,877 | #11 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 34 | #1,492 of 1,668 | #36 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 21 | #1,442 of 1,762 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #568 of 1,958 | #11 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 70 | #495 of 1,949 | #32 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 73 | #139 of 1,949 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 68 | #353 of 1,958 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #1,311 of 1,949 | #25 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 43 | #1,437 of 1,973 | #35 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #465 of 1,877 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #384 of 1,420 | #6 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 33 | #1,704 of 1,877 | #39 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ryōtsu-minato (両津湊) 9 km
- Yahiko (弥彦) 55 km
- Maki (真木) 55 km
- Yoshida-kasugachō (吉田春日町) 60 km
- Niigata (新潟市) 61 km
- Tsubame (燕市) 64 km
- Shirone (白根市) 65 km
- Kameda-honchō (亀田本町) 68 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.