Saitama City had a population of about 1.324 million in 2020, net migration of +7,631 in 2023, and average annual income of about ¥10.36 million for households with two or more members. This article standardizes the earlier daytime/nighttime, employment, and financial-asset figures using official data and looks at the city through the combination of Urawa's residential appeal and Omiya's business functions.
Population and households (2020 Population Census)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,324,025 |
| Total households | 582,475 |
| Aging rate | 23.0% |
| One-person household share | 36.2% |
| Daytime/nighttime population ratio | 92.9% |
| Projected population in 2045 | 1,361,675 |
Employment (2020 Population Census)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Labor force | 615,596 |
| Employed persons | 593,727 |
| Unemployed persons | 21,869 |
| Employees | 506,390 |
| Regular employees | 338,617 (66.9%) |
| Dispatched + part-time etc. | 167,773 (33.1%) |
| Net migration (2023) | +7,631 |
Wages (2023 Basic Survey on Wage Structure, Saitama Prefecture)
| Age group | Total (¥1,000) | Men (¥1,000) | Women (¥1,000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | 347.3 | 378.4 | 298.7 |
| 20–24 | 244.9 | 247.8 | 241.4 |
| 30–34 | 319.6 | 350.2 | 273.1 |
| 40–44 | 382.4 | 421.1 | 302.4 |
| 50–54 | 409.8 | 456.7 | 309.2 |
Household income and assets (2019 National Survey of Family Income, Consumption and Wealth)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Average annual income, households with 2+ members | ¥10.364 million |
| Average financial assets | ¥20.089 million |
| Financial assets, 40s | ¥7.727 million |
| Financial assets, 50s | ¥25.812 million |
| Financial assets, 60s | ¥35.917 million |
Taxable income (2023)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Taxable income per taxpayer | ¥4.07 million |
| Rank among 6 major Kanto cities | 4th |
High household income and net in-migration coexist with dependence on Tokyo commuting
Taxable income of ¥4.07 million ranks fourth among the six cities, while household income of about ¥10.36 million ranks third. The population is projected at about 1.362 million in 2045 and is expected to remain broadly stable even after a peak around 2035.
A daytime/nighttime ratio of 92.9% shows substantial out-commuting, but a regular-employment share of 66.9% and a large tertiary sector also show that the prefectural capital has a significant employment base of its own. Average financial assets are about ¥20.09 million, although age-specific values fluctuate sharply.
Urawa's Tokyo commuters and Omiya's transport and business functions form two pillars
Urawa Ward and Minami Ward combine Tokyo access with established education-oriented residential areas. Omiya Ward is a Shinkansen and conventional-rail hub and a center for retail, corporate branches, and healthcare. The city attracts families moving outward as Tokyo housing costs rise while still offering employment within the city, helping to support net in-migration.
Saitama City's defining feature is not one standout indicator but a balance among income, population, business functions, and its role as a residential city. Aging is still progressing in established suburban neighborhoods, so citywide growth alone does not capture local differences.
How to read these figures
Asset statistics are averages and do not directly show medians or the distribution of assets. They cover households with two or more members, and non-financial assets such as real estate may not be included.
The article is organized primarily around published statistical figures. Numerical values directly observable in the statistical tables should be distinguished from interpretations of background factors.
Summary: Saitama City combines Urawa residential strength with Omiya employment
Saitama City combines a Tokyo-commuting residential base with the business functions of a prefectural capital, supporting stable household income, in-migration, and future population. The next challenge is extending the strength of Urawa and Omiya to the renewal of established residential districts elsewhere in the city.
- Population: about 1.324 million
- Net migration: +7,631
- Household income: about ¥10.36 million
- Regular employment: 66.9%; daytime/nighttime ratio: 92.9%
Source: Published statistics listed in the Analysis notes at the end of this article
📊 Analysis notes
This article is based on the following statistical data.
- Statistics used:
- Statistics Bureau of Japan, Social and Demographic Statistics System (Labour) (Table ID: 0000020106, view on e-Stat)
- Statistics Bureau of Japan, Social and Demographic Statistics System (Population and Households) (Table ID: 0000020101, view on e-Stat)
- Statistics Bureau of Japan, Social and Demographic Statistics System (Economic Base / Taxable Income) (Table ID: 0000020103, view on e-Stat)
- Area: Saitama City
- Data retrieved: June 6, 2026
- Notes: The article is organized primarily around figures from published statistics. Because asset distributions, household differences, and other factors outside the article also matter, numerical values directly observable in the statistical tables should be distinguished from interpretation.
Chart and table values have been independently aggregated and visualized from the statistical data above.
Table values have been organized from the statistical data above.