Livability Report
GifuLivability Score
GifuยทPop. 402,557
5-axis livability analysis of Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy based on government open data.
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Overall Score
43.9
54
52
51.9
52.8* 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
Safety43.9/100Cost54/100Convenience52/100Welfare51.9/100Economy52.8/100Basic Information
Population
402,557
Prefecture
Gifu
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Gifu City? It's close to Nagoya, right?
Yuki
What do the specific crime rate numbers show?
Kai
Gifu City's crime rate is 6.17 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 43.9. For a prefectural capital of about 403,000, this is slightly elevated. The city's role as a Nagoya bedroom community increases population flow, contributing to the figure. Residential areas along the Nagara River and near Mt. Kinka maintain a quieter atmosphere.
Cost of Living
Alex
What's the cost of living like compared to Nagoya?
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent figures?
Kai
Gifu City's average land price is 81,993 yen per square meter, with average rent at 46,378 yen. The cost score is 53.6, which is quite reasonable for the Nagoya metro area. Considering that express trains reach Nagoya Station from Gifu Station in about 20 minutes, the cost-performance ratio is excellent. True to its heritage as the birthplace of Japan's first free market, commercial facilities are well developed.
Convenience
Alex
How's the transportation? Quick access to Nagoya?
Yuki
How practical is public transit within the city?
Kai
Gifu City's public transit usage rate is 10.5%, with a convenience score of 51.0. The JR Tokaido Main Line reaches Nagoya in about 20 minutes by express, placing it firmly within commuting range. There are 2,310 restaurants (5.74 per 1,000 people) and 3,200 retail shops (7.95 per 1,000), showing a well-developed commercial environment. The Yanagase district, historically powered by the textile industry, remains an active commercial center.
Welfare
Alex
Are medical facilities well-equipped?
Yuki
I've heard the clinic density is quite high.
Kai
Gifu City has 32 hospitals (0.79 per 10,000 residents) and 406 clinics (10.09 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 10.88 per 10,000. The welfare score is 52.0, with an exceptionally high clinic density that makes finding a primary care physician easy. Schools number 74 at 0.18 per 1,000 residents, providing solid educational infrastructure.
Economy
Alex
How's Gifu City's economy?
Yuki
Is it primarily a bedroom community for Nagoya?
Kai
Gifu City's taxable income per capita is approximately 3.68 million yen, with an economy score of 52.4. Net migration is -515 (rate of -0.13%), showing a slight decline. The economy combines textile manufacturing, traditional crafts like lanterns and fans, plus administrative and commercial functions as the prefectural capital. Housing demand from Nagoya commuters keeps things stable, and income levels are relatively healthy.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (ยฅ/mยฒ) | 81,993 |
| avg_rent | 46,378 |
| Clinics | 406 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 10.09 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.17 |
| Hospitals | 32 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.79 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 10.88 |
| net_migration | -515 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.13 |
| Total Population | 402,557 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 10.5 |
| restaurant_count | 2,310 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 5.74 |
| retail_count | 3,200 |
| retail_per_1000 | 7.95 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 74 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.18 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,680,966 |
Data: 2024