AmagasakiLivability Score

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Amagasaki's crime rate is 6.94 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 39.0. With a population of about 459,000 and the highest population density in Hyogo Prefecture, the heavy foot traffic naturally influences the statistics. However, the large-scale redevelopment around JR Amagasaki Station has significantly improved the living environment in recent years. The city has also been designated an Environmental Model City, showing steady progress in urban improvement.

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Amagasaki's average land price is 237,358 yen per square meter, and the average rent is 56,094 yen, giving a cost score of 43.2. Being adjacent to Osaka does mean certain costs, but it's more affordable than central Osaka. The city shares the 06 area code with Osaka, reflecting how closely integrated it is. Being just minutes from Umeda and Namba by JR or Hanshin rail makes it excellent value for commuters.

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The public transit usage rate is 34.0%, with a convenience score of 51.1. The major strength is the convergence of multiple rail lines — JR Kobe, Fukuchiyama, and Tozai Lines, Hankyu Kobe and Itami Lines, and Hanshin Main and Namba Lines. Retail density is 5.59 per 1,000 residents with 4.86 restaurants per 1,000. The excellent access to both Osaka and Kobe greatly expands commuting and lifestyle options.

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The welfare score is 51.6. Medical facility density is 11.25 per 10,000 residents, with 24 hospitals and 493 clinics — quite robust. Clinic density is particularly high at 10.73 per 10,000, ensuring good access to primary care. The school count is 0.13 per 1,000 across 62 schools. As a core city of the Hanshin Industrial Zone, the healthcare and welfare infrastructure has developed to match the urban scale.

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The economy score is 54.5. Taxable income per capita is about 3.41 million yen, with net migration of +1,600 people and a rate of +0.35%, showing continued population inflow. While manufacturing remains important as a core Hanshin Industrial Zone city, the recent focus on environmental improvement earned it the Environmental Model City designation. The redevelopment around JR Amagasaki Station has been attracting younger households, representing the current growth trend.