AmamiLivability Score

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Amami's crime rate is 4.34 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 55.5. The close-knit community bonds typical of an island city with about 41,000 people contribute to its good safety profile. The tight island community, where people know each other face-to-face, has a positive effect on crime prevention. It's a peaceful place to live surrounded by abundant nature.

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Amami's average land price is 114,780 yen per square meter, and the average rent is 33,347 yen, with a cost score of 58.9. Rent levels are quite low, making housing very affordable. While some goods like fresh produce may cost more due to island transport costs, the low housing expenses compensate well. The subtropical climate also means minimal heating costs, which is another advantage.

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The convenience score is a surprisingly high 61.0. Public transit usage is just 2.1% as it's a car-dependent area, but retail density is 12.81 stores per 1,000 residents with 8.65 restaurants per 1,000 — remarkably well-served for its population size. As the main urban center of Amami Oshima, commercial functions are concentrated here. The airport also ensures connectivity to the mainland.

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The welfare score is 68.0, quite high. Medical facility density is 11.11 per 10,000 residents, with 7 hospitals and 39 clinics — impressive healthcare coverage for a remote island. The hospital density of 1.69 per 10,000 is notably strong. The school count is 0.80 per 1,000 residents across 33 schools, providing fine-grained educational coverage relative to population. Nature-based education unique to island life is also an appealing feature.

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The economy score is 38.0. Taxable income per capita is about 2.91 million yen, with a net outmigration of 312 people and a rate of -0.75%. Geographic isolation presents challenges for economic diversification, but the natural environment of Amami Oshima — now a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site — holds significant tourism potential. Growing interest in remote work has also increased attention on Amami as a relocation destination.