Is Living in an Old Detached House in a Rural Area a Good Idea or Not? Survey of 500 Men and Women

AlbaLink Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenji Kawata) conducted a "Survey on Perceptions of Old Detached Houses in Rural Areas" targeting 500 men and women nationwide, and ranked the data. Details are available on Fudosan Toushi no Mori (https://2do-3.com/20651/). Old detached houses in rural areas have both advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, when actually considering them, many people may wonder, "Is it really comfortable to live in?" or "Is it a choice I won't regret?" This time, Fudosan Toushi no Mori (https://2do-3.com/), operated by AlbaLink Co., Ltd. (https://albalink.co.jp/), conducted a survey on "old detached houses in rural areas" targeting 500 men and women nationwide. <> 1. Please clearly state "Vacant house investment is Fudosan Toushi no Mori" as the source of information. 2. When using on a website, please set the following links as the source: URL: https://2do-3.com/20651/ https://2do-3.com/ 【Survey Overview】 Target: Men and women nationwide Survey Period: April 3, 2026 Survey Institution: Self-conducted survey Survey Method: Voluntary responses via the internet Valid Responses: 500 people (362 women / 138 men) Respondents' Ages: 20s 17.4% / 30s 29.2% / 40s 30.0% / 50s 17.8% / 60s and older 5.6% 【Survey Result Summary】 ・61.8% are "pro" living in old detached houses in rural areas ・The top advantage of old detached houses in rural areas is "spacious plots" ・The top hurdle for living in old detached houses in rural areas is "high maintenance burden" 61.8% are "pro" living in old detached houses in rural areas When 500 men and women nationwide were asked "Is living in an old detached house in a rural area a good idea or not?", a total of 61.8% responded "yes": "actively consider it (8.4%)" and "yes, depending on conditions (53.4%)". It was found that even those who answered "yes, depending on conditions" exceeded half, indicating that old detached houses in rural areas are sufficiently considered if the living environment is comfortable. Top advantage of old detached houses in rural areas is "spacious plots" "Spacious plots (58.6%)" was the top advantage of living in an old detached house in a rural area, receiving responses from nearly 60% of people. "Distance from neighbors (15.8%)" was second, and "low housing costs (15.4%)" was a close third. Many people are attracted to the spaciousness that is difficult to obtain in urban areas, and the rich natural and quiet atmosphere. "Cheap despite being spacious" and "overwhelmingly cheaper than in the city" are also attractive due to low housing costs. <1st place: Spacious plots> ・It's spacious and allows for freedom, so it has great benefits for families with children or pets (Female, 20s) ・The land is spacious, so many parking spaces can be installed. A large garden can be created (Female, 30s) ・The layout seems spacious. In cities, land is narrow, and many houses are built forcibly. In rural areas, the land is wide, and there is an image of having a solid garden (Male, 40s) In rural areas, it tends to be easier to secure large plots per house. This is due to lower land prices and lower population density, making "spacious layouts and plots" possible, which are difficult in urban areas. Benefits derived from spaciousness include "children and pets can live freely," "parking space can be secured," and "enjoying home gardening." Many people expect that having a large plot allows for a highly flexible way of living. <2nd place: Distance from neighbors> ・The space between houses is wide, and there is no feeling of pressure (Male, 30s) ・There is a distance to the next house, so privacy is maintained (Female, 50s) ・I think there is a certain distance from neighbors, so I don't have to worry about everyday conversations or the sounds of musical instruments (Male, 60s and older) Rural houses often have spacious plots, naturally ensuring distance from neighbors. Also, there are areas where houses are scattered rather than densely packed, meaning the plots themselves are separated. Being away from neighbors makes it easier to maintain privacy and reduces concerns about living noises. This is a significant advantage for people who want "children to run around" or "enjoy music." <3rd place: Low housing costs> ・Rural areas are, after all, dramatically cheaper. With the saved money, you can make your home closer to ideal (Female, 20s) ・The land itself is cheap, and if it's an old house, the building itself is also cheap. Property taxes are often relatively low (Male, 30s) ・In rural countryside, the price is much cheaper compared to the city. If you're okay with an old house before renovation, it's truly inexpensive compared to the city (Female, 50s) Rural old detached