Livability Report
HanamakiLivability Score
IwateยทPop. 93,045
5-axis livability analysis of Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy based on government open data.
Published: Mar 22, 2026
Overall Score
67.8
58
48.3
43.9
50.2* 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
Safety67.8/100Cost58/100Convenience48.3/100Welfare43.9/100Economy50.2/100Basic Information
Population
93,045
Prefecture
Iwate
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Hanamaki?
Yuki
What are the specific crime rate figures?
Kai
Hanamaki's crime rate is 2.46 per 1,000 residents, with an excellent safety score of 67.4. For a city of about 93,000 people, this is one of the safest levels in Iwate Prefecture. Known as the hometown of the beloved author Kenji Miyazawa, the rich natural environment and warm community bonds support a secure way of life.
Cost of Living
Alex
Is Hanamaki affordable?
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent numbers?
Kai
Hanamaki's average land price is 23,108 yen per square meter, with average rent at 44,305 yen. The cost score is 56.8, showing very affordable housing. While the city includes the popular Hanamaki Onsen resort area, residential land prices remain low. As an agricultural region, fresh local produce is readily available, further reducing living costs.
Convenience
Alex
How's transportation access in Hanamaki?
Yuki
I've heard there's an airport, but what about daily commuting?
Kai
Hanamaki's public transit usage rate is 3.1%, with a convenience score of 47.9. Hanamaki Airport and the Tohoku Shinkansen's Shin-Hanamaki Station provide surprisingly good wide-area connectivity. Daily travel within the city requires a car, however. There are 486 restaurants (5.22 per 1,000 people) and 697 retail shops (7.49 per 1,000), offering adequate commercial density for a city of 93,000.
Welfare
Alex
Is the medical infrastructure adequate?
Yuki
How many hospitals and clinics are there?
Kai
Hanamaki has 3 hospitals (0.32 per 10,000 residents) and 63 clinics (6.77 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 7.09 per 10,000. The welfare score is 44.1, somewhat low but covering basic medical needs. Schools number 23 at 0.25 per 1,000 residents, showing good educational density. The Hanamaki hot spring resort area also provides rehabilitation and convalescent facilities that complement local healthcare.
Economy
Alex
How's the economy in Hanamaki?
Yuki
Is the population declining or stable?
Kai
Hanamaki's taxable income per capita is approximately 3.07 million yen, with an economy score of 49.6. Notably, net migration is +199 (rate of +0.21%), meaning the city is actually gaining residents. Good access via Hanamaki Airport, tourism at Hanamaki Onsen, plus agriculture and manufacturing provide a balanced economic base. Cultural tourism related to Kenji Miyazawa also adds to the city's appeal.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (ยฅ/mยฒ) | 23,108 |
| avg_rent | 44,305 |
| Clinics | 63 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 6.77 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 2.46 |
| Hospitals | 3 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.32 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 7.09 |
| net_migration | 199 |
| net_migration_rate | 0.21 |
| Total Population | 93,045 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 3.1 |
| restaurant_count | 486 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 5.22 |
| retail_count | 697 |
| retail_per_1000 | 7.49 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 23 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.25 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,073,479 |
Data: 2024