Fukuoka

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Fukuoka's overall score is 39.2, placing it in the lower tier among our 20 cities. With a population of about 1.61 million, it's one of the larger designated cities. The transport score of 47.4 reflects a 30.6% public transit usage rate, with the subway-to-airport convenience as a key strength. Education scores low at 23.1 with 233 schools (0.14 per 1,000 residents) relative to its large population. Healthcare scores 39.0, with 1,662 clinics (10.31 per 10,000) showing strong clinic density, though hospital density is moderate.

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Fukuoka's crime rate is 6.52 per 1,000 residents, on the higher side among our 20 cities. An important caveat: this figure is a prefectural-level statistic covering all of Fukuoka Prefecture, not the city alone. The actual city rate may differ from the prefecture-wide number. The Tenjin and Hakata entertainment districts require some caution at night, but residential neighborhoods are generally calm. The safety score of 47.5 is a relative ranking across the 20-city comparison.

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The cost score is currently null because land price data collection is incomplete. As a general guide, a studio apartment in the Hakata-Tenjin area runs about 45,000-60,000 yen per month, and a family-sized 2LDK is around 70,000-100,000 yen. That's roughly 40-50% cheaper than Tokyo's 23 wards and slightly lower than Osaka or Nagoya. Central area land prices are trending upward due to the Tenjin Big Bang redevelopment project. Fukuoka's strong cost-performance ratio — urban amenities at lower costs — is a major driver of its growing popularity for relocation.

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Fukuoka's public transit usage rate is 30.6%, placing it in the upper group among our 20 cities. The transport score of 47.4 reflects this relative standing. The standout feature is Fukuoka Airport — just 2 subway stops and about 5 minutes from Hakata Station, making it one of the most accessible airports among major Japanese cities. The subway has 3 lines (Airport, Hakozaki, and Nanakuma), complemented by Nishitetsu railway and an extensive bus network. Numerous international flights to Asian cities add to Fukuoka's connectivity for both business and leisure.

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Fukuoka has 233 schools, or 0.14 per 1,000 residents. As a city of about 1.61 million, the absolute number of schools is high, but the per-capita ratio ranks low among our 20 cities. This score reflects relative comparison rather than an actual shortage. Higher education is well represented with Kyushu University and other institutions, and the IT and startup education ecosystem is growing. The city has also been actively expanding support programs for families with children.

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Fukuoka has 115 hospitals (0.71 per 10,000 residents) and 1,662 clinics (10.31 per 10,000). The clinic density of 10.31 per 10,000 is among the highest in our comparison, ensuring excellent access to primary care. However, the hospital density of 0.71 is mid-range among the 20 cities, which pulls the healthcare score to 39.0. Advanced medical facilities including Kyushu University Hospital and Fukuoka University Hospital provide comprehensive care, covering everything from routine to specialized treatment.