Livability Report
GotoLivability Score
NagasakiยทPop. 42,330
5-axis livability analysis of Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy based on government open data.
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Overall Score
64.3
66.2
50.5
61.4
29.1* 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
Safety64.3/100Cost66.2/100Convenience50.5/100Welfare61.4/100Economy29.1/100Basic Information
Population
42,330
Prefecture
Nagasaki
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Goto? Being a remote island, it must be pretty secure.
Yuki
What's the actual crime rate?
Kai
Goto's crime rate is 2.99 per 1,000 residents, with a high safety score of 64.1. As a remote island city of about 42,000 people, strong community bonds contribute significantly to public safety. The area is home to UNESCO World Heritage Hidden Christian Sites, and the cultural heritage helps maintain a peaceful way of life.
Cost of Living
Alex
Is Goto affordable to live in?
Yuki
Don't remote islands tend to have higher prices?
Kai
Goto's average land price is 21,625 yen per square meter, with average rent at 30,604 yen. The cost score is 63.6, showing very affordable housing. While some daily goods carry added transport costs due to the island location, fresh local seafood is abundantly available. The low land prices and rents are a significant attraction.
Convenience
Alex
Getting to Goto seems difficult. How's the accessibility?
Yuki
Is the shopping environment adequate on the island?
Kai
Goto's public transit usage rate is 3.8%, with a convenience score of 49.3. Being a remote island, mainland access is limited to ferries and flights. However, the island has 477 retail shops (11.27 per 1,000 people), an exceptionally high commercial density for its population size. With 144 restaurants (3.4 per 1,000), daily shopping needs are well covered.
Welfare
Alex
Is the medical system adequate on a remote island?
Yuki
Emergency medical situations must be a concern.
Kai
Goto has 4 hospitals (0.94 per 10,000 residents) and 35 clinics (8.27 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 9.21 per 10,000. The welfare score is a relatively high 56.7, well-equipped for a remote island. Schools number 23 at 0.54 per 1,000 residents, showing very high educational facility density.
Economy
Alex
How's Goto's economy? Are there job opportunities?
Yuki
Is there any inbound migration movement despite population decline?
Kai
Goto's taxable income per capita is approximately 2.49 million yen, with a lower economy score of 32.8. Net migration is -354 (rate of -0.84%), showing continued population outflow. Fisheries and tourism are the main industries, with tourist numbers rising since the UNESCO World Heritage designation. Recent efforts to attract remote workers and promote migration are gaining traction.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (ยฅ/mยฒ) | 21,625 |
| avg_rent | 30,604 |
| Clinics | 35 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 8.27 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 2.99 |
| Hospitals | 4 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.94 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 9.21 |
| net_migration | -354 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.84 |
| Total Population | 42,330 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 3.8 |
| restaurant_count | 144 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 3.4 |
| retail_count | 477 |
| retail_per_1000 | 11.27 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 23 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.54 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 2,491,239 |
Data: 2024