Livability Report
FukuyamaLivability Score
Hiroshima·Pop. 460,930
5-axis livability analysis of Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy based on government open data.
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Overall Score
50.2
53.9
45.7
46.8
41.2* These scores are based on statistical analysis of public data and do not represent a definitive assessment of any area. Actual livability varies depending on individual values and lifestyle.
5-Axis Score Breakdown
Safety50.2/100Cost53.9/100Convenience45.7/100Welfare46.8/100Economy41.2/100Basic Information
Population
460,930
Prefecture
Hiroshima
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Fukuyama? It's known as an industrial city, right?
Yuki
What do the specific crime rate figures look like?
Kai
Fukuyama's crime rate is 5.18 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 50.2. For a core city of about 461,000 people, this is a moderate level. While it hosts JFE Steel's world-class steelworks, residential areas maintain a calm environment. The city's 'City of Roses' initiative promotes green community building, with neighborhood ties contributing to public safety.
Cost of Living
Alex
What's the cost of living in Fukuyama?
Yuki
Is it affordable for a city with a Nozomi bullet train stop?
Kai
Fukuyama's average land price is 68,423 yen per square meter, with average rent at 47,617 yen. The cost score is 53.5, which is quite affordable for a city served by the Nozomi express. The Seto Inland Sea climate brings low rainfall, helping keep utility costs manageable. Redevelopment is underway around the station, but overall the city offers strong cost performance.
Convenience
Alex
How's the transportation access? Having a bullet train stop sounds convenient.
Yuki
What about daily commuting within the city?
Kai
Fukuyama's public transit usage rate is 4.0%, with a convenience score of 45.8. The San'yo Shinkansen Nozomi stop provides excellent wide-area access — 61 minutes minimum to Shin-Osaka, 210 minutes to Tokyo. Daily travel within the city is primarily car-dependent, though. There are 1,891 restaurants (4.1 per 1,000 people) and 3,408 retail shops (7.39 per 1,000), offering a solid commercial base for a city of 460,000.
Welfare
Alex
What's the medical infrastructure like?
Yuki
Does Fukuyama have adequate hospital coverage?
Kai
Fukuyama has 40 hospitals (0.87 per 10,000 residents) and 341 clinics (7.4 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 8.27 per 10,000. The welfare score is 46.8. With 109 schools at 0.24 per 1,000 residents, the city also invests in child-rearing support, and is recognized for having a higher-than-average total fertility rate.
Economy
Alex
How's Fukuyama's economy? The steelworks must provide stable employment.
Yuki
What's the population migration situation?
Kai
Fukuyama's taxable income per capita is approximately 3.29 million yen, with an economy score of 43.0. Net migration is -2,935 (rate of -0.64%), showing notable population outflow. JFE Steel anchors a cluster of steel, metalworking, textile, and machinery manufacturing industries with production output of about 2 trillion yen. While manufacturing provides a solid employment base, the outflow of younger residents remains a challenge.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 68,423 |
| avg_rent | 47,617 |
| Clinics | 341 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 7.4 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 5.18 |
| Hospitals | 40 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.87 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 8.27 |
| net_migration | -2,935 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.64 |
| Total Population | 460,930 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 4 |
| restaurant_count | 1,891 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 4.1 |
| retail_count | 3,408 |
| retail_per_1000 | 7.39 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 109 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.24 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,285,689 |
Data: 2024