Livability Report
HayamaLivability Score
Kanagawa·Pop. 30,030
Hayama is on the northwest of the Miura Peninsula, bordered by Zushi to the north and Yokosuka to the south and east, and facing Sagami Bay to the west. The western part of the town is built up and the eastern part is hilly; the Morito and Shimoyama rivers flow to Sagami Bay, and much woodland remains on the hills behind the built-up area. The 4 km coastline runs north to south with sandy beaches and rocky shores, and Shibazaki beach is designated a town natural monument. The town has Hayama Shiosai Park, built on the site that was the imperial villa annex, and in 2025 it marked 100 years as a town. This article reads reported penal code offenses, land prices and rent, transport, medical facilities and schools, taxable income and net migration, and the residency rate from public data.
Published 2026-03-21 · Article updated 2026-10-27 · Data updated 2026-10-20
Where in Japan
Overall Score
69.9
32.8
57.8
44.2
60.0* 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 scores
Safety69.9Cost32.8Convenience57.8Welfare44.2Economy60.0Basic Information
Population
30,030
Prefecture
Kanagawa
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Sites linked to the Imperial Villa, in a town on Sagami Bay
Alex
How did Hayama come to be the town it is?
Yuki
Are there places in town linked to the Imperial Villa?
Alex
Does the town have ties with other areas?
Kai
It is on the northwest of the Miura Peninsula, bordered by Zushi to the north and Yokosuka to the south and east, facing Sagami Bay. The west is built up, the east hilly, and the Morito and Shimoyama rivers reach the bay. The hills behind the built-up area are mostly woodland, and the 4 km coastline has sandy beaches and rocky shores.
Reported penal code offenses: 3.00 per 1,000 residents
Alex
How should I read the safety numbers?
Yuki
How does it read next to the prefecture-wide figure?
Alex
Anything to watch when choosing where to live?
Kai
The Kanagawa Prefectural Police table of reported penal code offenses by type and municipality, final as of the end of December 2025, lists 90 reported offenses for Hayama Town in 2025. Divided by the 2025 census population, that is 3.00 per 1,000 residents, lower than the median of Japan's major municipalities. A lower crime rate is favorable for daily life.
Residential land at 178,643 yen per square meter, rent at 86,619 yen
Alex
How much does it cost to live here?
Yuki
What kind of housing does the average rent assume?
Alex
Is there a town program worth knowing when house hunting?
Kai
In the 2026 official land prices, the simple average of residential sites is 178,643 yen per square meter. In the 2023 Housing and Land Survey the average monthly rent of rented housing is 86,619 yen. Both land prices and rent are higher than the median of Japan's major municipalities. Lower is lighter on the budget, so plan with some margin.
No railway station, yet 41.33% commute by rail or bus
Alex
How do people get to work and school?
Yuki
Is there help for places where buses are hard to use?
Alex
Are there many options for shopping and eating out?
Kai
There is no railway station in town; the nearest are JR Zushi and Keikyu Zushi-Hayama in Zushi, and JR Kinugasa and Keikyu Shioiri in Yokosuka. Keikyu Bus routes centered on the Zushi stations form the network, plus express buses to YCAT at Yokohama Station. In 2020, 41.33% commuted by rail or bus, higher than the median of Japan's major municipalities.
Medical facilities at 5.33 per 10,000 residents, six schools
Alex
Are there enough hospitals and clinics?
Yuki
Is there medical support for families with children?
Alex
How many schools are there?
Kai
In the 2023 Survey of Medical Institutions, the town has 1 hospital and 15 clinics, a combined 5.33 per 10,000 residents, lower than the median of Japan's major municipalities. The town's medical institutions include Hayama Heart Center. This value is facilities divided by population and does not show the mix of departments or how easy it is to be seen.
Taxable income of 5,407,017 yen per taxpayer, net migration rate -0.12%
Alex
How should I read the town's economy?
Yuki
What industries are there in the town?
Alex
Beyond the figures, what should I know about the town's nature and parks?
Kai
In the 2025 municipal tax survey, taxable income per taxpayer is 5,407,017 yen, higher than the median of Japan's major municipalities. In the 2025 Report on Internal Migration, departures exceeded arrivals by 37 people, a net migration rate of -0.12%, which is an average level among Japan's major municipalities for the flow of people.
Residency rate of 95.46%
Alex
What does the residency rate measure?
Yuki
Does this number affect the town's scores?
Kai
It is a supplementary indicator: the 2025 census population divided by the resident register population. Hayama's census population is 30,030 and its resident register population as of January 1, 2026 is 31,458, giving a residency rate of 95.46%. That is lower than the median of Japan's major municipalities, but it shows the two populations are of nearly the same size.
Who this city suits
Families with children
The town has a child medical expense subsidy, four town elementary schools and two junior high schools, and school density is an average level. Points to watch: medical facilities are lower than the median at 5.33 per 10,000 residents and there is one hospital in town, so decide on a family doctor and a night-time option, including the neighboring cities with the nearest stations.
Young singles
Average rent of rented housing is 86,619 yen a month, higher than the median, and 41.33% commute by rail or bus. Points to watch: there is no railway station in town. Check the bus time to Zushi or Zushi-Hayama station and the last bus for each property before deciding.
Seniors
Older residents get partial subsidies for the Keikyu Fureai Pass and outing taxi vouchers, and share-cycle stations are placed on public land. Points to watch: the town acknowledges that on hillside housing estates the slope to the bus stop is a burden. Walk candidate homes to check for slopes.
Remote workers
Taxable income per taxpayer is 5,407,017 yen, higher than the median, and you can live among coastal and hillside scenery. Points to watch: land prices are higher than the median at 178,643 yen per square meter, and retail and restaurant counts stay at an average level. Express buses to Yokohama Station also run, so choose a home with office days in mind.
Disaster risk and hazard maps
Hayama publishes tsunami, flood, landslide and storm surge hazard maps on its disaster-related maps page. The tsunami hazard map is split into two sheets, for the Isshiki-Shimoyamaguchi and Horiuchi-Nagae districts, links to the prefecture's tsunami inundation assumption (March 31, 2015 edition), and elevation signs are placed on main utility poles as an evacuation guide. The flood hazard map is based on the flood inundation zones published by the prefecture on August 30, 2019, with sheet A for the Morito River and sheet B for the Shimoyama River, assuming the maximum anticipated rainfall. The landslide hazard map, issued in September 2021, shows designated warning zones of three types, steep slopes, debris flows and landslides, and evacuation sites. The storm surge hazard map is based on the Sagami Sea coast storm surge inundation zones designated and published by the prefecture in August 2021, showing the area flooded by the maximum conceivable storm surge in the Sagami Sea. Check down to your exact street address with the town's official maps and the GSI overlay hazard map.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 3.00 | 2025 |
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 178,643 | 2026 |
| Avg. Rent (¥) | 86,619 | 2023 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 41.3 | 2020 |
| Retail Establishments | 194 | 2021 |
| Retail Establishments (per 1,000) | 6.46 | 2021 |
| Restaurant Establishments | 113 | 2021 |
| Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000) | 3.76 | 2021 |
| Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register) | 95.5 | 2025 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 5.33 | 2023 |
| Hospitals | 1 | 2023 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.33 | 2023 |
| Clinics | 15 | 2023 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 5.00 | 2023 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 6 | 2024 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.200 | 2024 |
| Schools (per habitable km²) | 0.729 | 2024 |
| Taxable Income per Capita (¥) | 5,407,017 | 2025 |
| Net Migration | -37 | 2025 |
| Net Migration Rate (%) | -0.12 | 2025 |
| Total Population | 30,030 | 2025 |
| crime_count | 90 | 2025 |
| crime_count_pref | 50,059 | 2025 |
| crime_rate_pref_per_1000 | 5 | 2025 |
| habitable_area_km2 | 8 | 2024 |
| resident_registry_population | 31,458 | 2026 |
Data sources
| Indicator | Source | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2025 Population CensusStatistics Bureau of Japan | 2025 | |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | Reported penal code offenses by municipalityKanagawa Prefectural Police | 2025 | Counted where offenses occur; per 1,000 uses the 2025 census population |
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | Official land prices (National Land Numerical Information L01)Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism | 2026 | Residential sites only; simple average of sites |
| Avg. Rent (¥) | 2023 Housing and Land SurveyStatistics Bureau of Japan | 2023 | Monthly rent of rented housing; next survey in 2028 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 2020 Population Census (means of commuting)Statistics Bureau of Japan | 2020 | To be updated when the 2025 census commuting tables are published |
| Retail Establishments (per 1,000) | 2021 Economic Census for Business ActivityMIC and METI | 2021 | Next survey in 2026 |
| Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000) | 2021 Economic Census for Business ActivityMIC and METI | 2021 | Next survey in 2026 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | Survey of Medical Institutions (System of Social and Demographic Statistics)Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare | 2023 | Hospitals and clinics combined |
| Schools (per habitable km²) | School Basic Survey and habitable area (System of Social and Demographic Statistics)MEXT and Statistics Bureau of Japan | 2024 | Elementary, junior high and high schools per habitable km² |
| Taxable Income per Capita (¥) | Survey on municipal tax assessmentMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications | 2025 | Taxable income per taxpayer |
| Net Migration Rate (%) | Report on Internal MigrationStatistics Bureau of Japan | 2025 | |
| Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register) | Census population ÷ resident register populationMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications | 2025 | Resident register population as of January 1, 2026 |
Sources (24)
- Hayama Town: Chapter 1, Hayama today and tomorrow (location and terrain)
- Hayama Town Regional Public Transport Plan
- Hayama Town: Disaster-related maps
- Kanagawa Prefectural Police: Reported penal code offenses by type and municipality (final, end of December 2025)
- Hayama Town press release: Friendship agreement with Shimoda as imperial villa municipalities
- Hayama Town: Friendship agreement between Nasu and Hayama
- Kanagawa Prefecture: Hayama Shiosai Park (former Imperial Villa annex site)
- Wikipedia: Hayama, Kanagawa (Japanese)
- Hayama Town: Agricultural committee recruitment guide (state of local agriculture)
- Hayama Town: Guide to the child medical expense subsidy
- Hayama Town Vacant House Measures Plan (3rd period)
- Hayama Town School Facilities Individual Facility Plan
- Hayama Town press release: 100th anniversary logo and catchphrase contest
- Koho Hayama feature: Hayama Commerce and Industry Association
- Koho Hayama feature: Hayama morning market
- e-Stat 2025 Population Census, basic tabulation (table 0004065881)
- e-Stat 2023 Housing and Land Survey (table 0004021452)
- e-Stat 2020 Population Census, means of commuting (table 0003454513)
- e-Stat 2021 Economic Census for Business Activity (table 0004005684)
- e-Stat Survey of Medical Institutions, System of Social and Demographic Statistics (table 0000020209)
- e-Stat School Basic Survey and habitable area, System of Social and Demographic Statistics (table 0000020205)
- e-Stat Report on Internal Migration (table 0003419945)
- National Land Numerical Information: Official land prices (L01)
- MIC: Survey on municipal tax assessment
Data years: mainly 2025 (2020–2026 by indicator)
Published 2026-03-21 · Article updated 2026-10-27 · Data updated 2026-10-20