Livability Report
HachiojiLivability Score
Tokyo·Pop. 579,355
5-axis livability analysis of Hachioji City, Tokyo, covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy based on government open data.
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Overall Score
42.8
44
47.2
42.3
58.6* 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
Safety42.8/100Cost44/100Convenience47.2/100Welfare42.3/100Economy58.6/100Basic Information
Population
579,355
Prefecture
Tokyo
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Hachioji? Where does it stand within Tokyo?
Yuki
Does the large student population affect the crime rate?
Kai
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.
Cost of Living
Alex
What's the cost of living? Being in Tokyo, it must be expensive.
Yuki
How does it compare to central Tokyo?
Kai
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.
Convenience
Alex
How's the transportation? Can you commute to central Tokyo?
Yuki
What transportation options are there besides trains?
Kai
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.
Welfare
Alex
Are there enough medical facilities?
Yuki
How does the medical density look for a city of 579,000?
Kai
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.
Economy
Alex
How strong is Hachioji's economy?
Yuki
Is the population growing?
Kai
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.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 172,832 |
| avg_rent | 55,614 |
| Clinics | 384 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 6.63 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.33 |
| Hospitals | 35 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.6 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 7.23 |
| net_migration | 1,588 |
| net_migration_rate | 0.27 |
| Total Population | 579,355 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 41.2 |
| restaurant_count | 1,827 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 3.15 |
| retail_count | 2,800 |
| retail_per_1000 | 4.83 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 115 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.2 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,722,932 |
Data: 2024