AsoLivability Score

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Aso's crime rate is 3.61 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 60.1 — quite favorable. This nature-rich town of about 57,000 people has strong community connections that contribute to its safety. Surrounded by Aso's magnificent caldera, it's a peaceful and reassuring place to live.

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Aso's average land price is 14,067 yen per square meter, and the average rent is 37,364 yen, with a cost score of 60.5. Housing costs are very affordable, making it easy to secure spacious living. The combination of Aso's rich natural environment with low living costs allows for a high quality of life. Local agricultural produce is also available at reasonable prices, helping keep food costs down.

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The public transit usage rate is 4.4%, with a convenience score of 45.7. A car is essential for daily transport. Retail density is 8.70 per 1,000 residents — well-stocked for its population size. Restaurant density is 3.17, with local establishments showcasing regional ingredients. Kumamoto City is about an hour away by car. Daily shopping can be handled locally, but larger purchases would require a trip to Kumamoto.

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The welfare score is 50.0. Medical facility density is 8.94 per 10,000, with 8 hospitals and 43 clinics. The hospital density of 1.40 per 10,000 is notably strong — having 8 hospitals for 57,000 people is reassuring. The school count is 0.30 per 1,000 across 17 schools, enabling small-class, attentive education. Experiential learning leveraging Aso's natural environment is a unique local educational asset.

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The economy score is 41.5. Taxable income per capita is about 2.72 million yen, with net outmigration of 126 people and a rate of -0.22%. Tourism centered on Mount Aso and agriculture form the economic pillars. Aso's caldera landscape is a globally significant natural asset, and demand for ecotourism and experiential tourism is growing. The area has also been attracting interest from remote workers considering relocation.