FukushimaLivability Score

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Fukushima City's crime rate is 4.53 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 54.3. For a prefectural capital of about 283,000 people, that's a relatively calm level. The city's location in the Fukushima Basin contributes to peaceful residential areas. Despite encompassing the Iizaka, Takayu, and Tsuchiyu hot spring resort areas, the community maintains a strong sense of public safety across the board.

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Fukushima City's average land price is 60,690 yen per square meter, with average rent at 44,182 yen. The cost score is 55.5, which is quite affordable for a prefectural capital. As a major fruit-producing area known as the 'Fruit Kingdom' for its peaches and pears, residents benefit from relatively low prices for fresh, locally grown produce.

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Fukushima City's public transit usage rate is 7.2%, with a convenience score of 47.1. The Tohoku Shinkansen connects to Tokyo in about 90 minutes, and the Yamagata Shinkansen also branches off from Fukushima Station. However, daily transportation within the city is primarily car-dependent, keeping the transit rate low. The city has 1,168 restaurants (4.13 per 1,000 people) and 2,221 retail shops (7.86 per 1,000 people), providing adequate daily amenities.

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Fukushima City has 21 hospitals (0.74 per 10,000 residents) and 250 clinics (8.84 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 9.59 per 10,000. The welfare score is 50.1, showing solid medical infrastructure for a prefectural capital. The city also has 67 schools at 0.24 per 1,000 residents, indicating a relatively high density of educational facilities.

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Fukushima City's taxable income per capita is approximately 3.23 million yen, with an economy score of 45.5. Net migration is -949 (rate of -0.34%), showing a slight population outflow. The tertiary sector dominates, with concentrated prefectural administrative functions providing employment stability. Fruit agriculture is also a key economic pillar, with the city known as the 'Fruit Kingdom' for its thriving peach, pear, and apple production.