Livability Report
FunabashiLivability Score
ChibaยทPop. 642,907
5-axis livability analysis of Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy based on government open data.
Published: Apr 26, 2026
Overall Score
45
34.8
47.2
36.3
61.2* 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
Safety45/100Cost34.8/100Convenience47.2/100Welfare36.3/100Economy61.2/100Basic Information
Population
642,907
Prefecture
Chiba
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Funabashi? With such a large population, I'm curious.
Yuki
What crime rate level does a city of 640,000 have?
Kai
Funabashi's crime rate is 6.0 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 44.9. As a core city of about 643,000 people and a major Tokyo bedroom community, the high population flow has an impact. While station-area entertainment districts need some caution, planned residential developments like those near LaLaport maintain a calm living environment.
Cost of Living
Alex
Is Funabashi expensive to live in? It's so close to Tokyo.
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent figures?
Kai
Funabashi's average land price is 270,401 yen per square meter, with average rent at 63,307 yen. The cost score is 38.4, reflecting its excellent access to central Tokyo. The cost aligns with the convenience of having 10 rail lines and 31 stations. Areas facing Sanbanze Bay and others vary significantly in price, allowing housing choices across different budgets.
Convenience
Alex
I hear Funabashi has great train access. Is that true?
Yuki
What's the public transit usage rate?
Kai
Funabashi's public transit usage rate is 51.2%, with a convenience score of 48.8. With 10 rail lines available including JR Sobu, Keiyo, and Musashino lines, Keisei Main Line, and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, railway access is exceptional. Known as a 'commercial capital,' it hosts major retail facilities including LaLaport and the IKEA flagship store, with 2,621 retail shops (4.08 per 1,000 people).
Welfare
Alex
How's the medical system? Must get crowded with so many people.
Yuki
Are there enough medical facilities per capita?
Kai
Funabashi has 22 hospitals (0.34 per 10,000 residents) and 371 clinics (5.77 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 6.11 per 10,000. The welfare score is 38.6, reflecting somewhat lower density relative to its 643,000 population. Schools number 83 at 0.13 per 1,000 residents. While per-capita ratios are constrained by the large population, absolute facility counts are substantial.
Economy
Alex
How's Funabashi's economy? It seems mainly a bedroom community.
Yuki
Is the population growing or shrinking?
Kai
Funabashi's taxable income per capita is approximately 3.89 million yen, with a strong economy score of 59.0. Net migration is +1,963 (rate of +0.31%), showing population growth. Ranked among the top places to buy a home in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the city benefits from high-income commuters working in central Tokyo. Its thriving commercial facilities also support robust economic activity.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (ยฅ/mยฒ) | 270,401 |
| avg_rent | 63,307 |
| Clinics | 371 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 5.77 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6 |
| Hospitals | 22 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.34 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 6.11 |
| net_migration | 1,963 |
| net_migration_rate | 0.31 |
| Total Population | 642,907 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 51.2 |
| restaurant_count | 1,778 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 2.77 |
| retail_count | 2,621 |
| retail_per_1000 | 4.08 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 83 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.13 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,890,436 |
Data: 2024