HachiojiLivability Score

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Hachioji's crime rate is 6.33 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 42.9. As Tokyo's first core city with about 579,000 people and 23 universities, the youthful population flow slightly influences the rate. However, planned residential areas like Tama New Town and Hachioji New Town remain calm. Forests cover about 46% of the city area, including around Mt. Takao, providing a nature-rich setting.

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Hachioji's average land price is 172,832 yen per square meter, with average rent at 55,614 yen. The cost score is 45.7, which is relatively affordable for Tokyo. Land prices are significantly lower than the 23 wards, yet the JR Chuo Line provides direct access to central Tokyo. The abundance of student-friendly affordable housing is a notable feature.

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Hachioji's public transit usage rate is 41.2%, with a convenience score of 48.4. The JR Chuo, Yokohama, and Hachiko lines plus the Keio Line provide rail access, and the city sits at the junction of the Chuo Expressway and Ken-O Expressway. There are 1,827 restaurants (3.15 per 1,000 people) and 2,800 retail shops (4.83 per 1,000), with plenty of large commercial facilities. Mt. Takao, attracting about 3 million visitors annually, is right nearby.

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Hachioji has 35 hospitals (0.6 per 10,000 residents) and 384 clinics (6.63 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 7.23 per 10,000. The welfare score is 43.2, somewhat constrained by the large population. Schools number 115 at 0.2 per 1,000 residents. The concentration of universities means exceptional higher education opportunities.

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Hachioji's taxable income per capita is approximately 3.72 million yen, with a relatively strong economy score of 56.9. Net migration is +1,588 (rate of +0.27%), showing population growth. The Kita-Hachioji Industrial Park actively recruits companies, and industry-academia collaboration thrives. With historical roots as 'Soto' — the silk capital — the city has successfully built a modern industrial base.