Livability Report
IshigakiLivability Score
Okinawa·Pop. 47,637
5-axis livability scores for Ishigaki, Okinawa based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, transport, education, and healthcare.
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Overall Score
43.5
53.2
62.1
56
37.8* 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
Safety43.5/100Cost53.2/100Convenience62.1/100Welfare56/100Economy37.8/100Basic Information
Population
47,637
Prefecture
Okinawa
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
Safety scores 43.5 with a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000. How safe is Ishigaki?
Yuki
Is that crime rate typical for a city of about 47,637 in Okinawa?
Kai
The crime rate is 6.22 per 1,000 residents, giving a safety score of 43.5. This is a moderate rate for a Japanese city. Ishigaki offers a generally safe living environment, particularly in residential neighborhoods.
Cost of Living
Alex
Cost scores 53.0. Is Ishigaki affordable to live in?
Yuki
Land price at 97,380 yen/m² and rent around 46,495 yen — what does that tell us?
Kai
Average land price is 97,380 yen per square meter and average rent is about 46,495 yen, giving a cost score of 53.0. Housing costs are moderate. With taxable income at about 2,968,837 yen per capita, the balance between income and expenses is manageable.
Convenience
Alex
Convenience scores 61.3 with 0.9% public transit usage. Is transportation good?
Yuki
With 459 restaurants and 561 retail shops, how's daily life?
Kai
Public transit usage is 0.9%, giving a convenience score of 61.3. Public transit options are limited, so having a car significantly improves daily life. There are 459 restaurants (9.64 per 1,000) and 561 retail shops (11.78 per 1,000), providing excellent shopping and dining options.
Welfare
Alex
Welfare scores 53.2. How are medical and education facilities?
Yuki
Schools at 0.63 per 1,000 and medical facilities at 6.93 per 10,000 — what's the picture?
Kai
Welfare scores 53.2. There are 30 schools (0.63 per 1,000 residents) and medical facilities total 6.93 per 10,000 residents (3 hospitals, 30 clinics). The infrastructure provides reasonable coverage for residents' needs.
Economy
Alex
Economy scores 39.9. How strong is Ishigaki's economic base?
Yuki
Taxable income per capita is about 2,968,837 yen. What about population trends?
Kai
Economy scores 39.9. Taxable income per capita is about 2,968,837 yen, with net migration of -297 (-0.62%). While income levels are modest, the lower cost of living helps maintain a comfortable standard of living.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 97,380 |
| avg_rent | 46,495 |
| Clinics | 30 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 6.3 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.22 |
| Hospitals | 3 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.63 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 6.93 |
| net_migration | -297 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.62 |
| Total Population | 47,637 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 0.9 |
| restaurant_count | 459 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 9.64 |
| retail_count | 561 |
| retail_per_1000 | 11.78 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 30 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.63 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 2,968,837 |
Data: 2024