Livability Report
FuranoLivability Score
Hokkaido·Pop. 16,486
5-axis livability analysis of Furano City, Hokkaido, covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy based on government open data.
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Overall Score
55.5
63.7
53.2
43.5
41.6* 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
Safety55.5/100Cost63.7/100Convenience53.2/100Welfare43.5/100Economy41.6/100Basic Information
Population
16,486
Prefecture
Hokkaido
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Furano? It seems like a peaceful place.
Yuki
Does having lots of tourists affect the crime rate?
Kai
Furano's crime rate is 4.37 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 55.3. While tourist seasons swell the population of this small city of about 16,500, the crime rate stays calm. Located in inland Hokkaido, strong community bonds contribute to a general sense of security.
Cost of Living
Alex
What's the cost of living in Furano? I'd imagine resort areas are pricey.
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent figures?
Kai
Furano's average land price is 31,630 yen per square meter, with average rent at 34,135 yen. The cost score is 61.5, which is quite high — contrary to its resort image, living costs are very affordable. While there's a gap between tourist and residential area prices, the cost of establishing a home base here is among the lower levels in Hokkaido.
Convenience
Alex
Is transportation okay in Furano? It seems pretty rural.
Yuki
How's the shopping environment?
Kai
Furano's public transit usage rate is 4.6%, with a convenience score of 51.7. The JR Furano Line connects to Asahikawa, and the Nemuro Main Line links to Takikawa, but a car is essential for daily life. Despite its small size, the city has 100 restaurants (6.07 per 1,000 people) and 148 retail shops (8.98 per 1,000), showing surprisingly high commercial density per capita, supported by tourist demand.
Welfare
Alex
Is the medical infrastructure adequate for such a small city?
Yuki
How many hospitals and clinics are there?
Kai
Furano has 2 hospitals (1.21 per 10,000 residents) and 7 clinics (4.25 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 5.46 per 10,000. The welfare score is 42.7 — while absolute numbers are low, the coverage is reasonable for the population size. Schools number 6 at 0.36 per 1,000 residents, showing a high educational facility density.
Economy
Alex
How's Furano's economy? Is it mostly tourism?
Yuki
Is population decline an issue?
Kai
Furano's taxable income per capita is approximately 3.19 million yen, with an economy score of 43.2. Net migration is -85 (rate of -0.52%), showing continued modest population outflow. Tourism centered on lavender fields and ski resorts, along with agriculture, forms the economic backbone. Value-added agricultural products like wine and cheese also help sustain the local economy.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 31,630 |
| avg_rent | 34,135 |
| Clinics | 7 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 4.25 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 4.37 |
| Hospitals | 2 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 1.21 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 5.46 |
| net_migration | -85 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.52 |
| Total Population | 16,486 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 4.6 |
| restaurant_count | 100 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 6.07 |
| retail_count | 148 |
| retail_per_1000 | 8.98 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 6 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.36 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,188,671 |
Data: 2024