Livability Report
IwakiLivability Score
Fukushima·Pop. 306,165
5-axis livability scores for Iwaki, Fukushima based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, transport, education, and healthcare.
Published 2026-04-28 · Data updated 2026-10-08
Where in Japan
Overall Score
50.4
56.2
51.2
48.1
41.4* 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
Safety50.4Cost56.2Convenience51.2Welfare48.1Economy41.4Basic Information
Population
306,165
Prefecture
Fukushima
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
This article's text predates the October 2026 data and scoring revision and is being rewritten.
Safety
Alex
Safety scores 54.3 with a crime rate of 4.53 per 1,000. How safe is Iwaki?
Yuki
Is that crime rate typical for a city of about 332,931 in Fukushima?
Kai
The crime rate is 4.53 per 1,000 residents, giving a safety score of 54.3. This is a low rate, indicating Iwaki is a relatively safe city to live in. Residential areas tend to be quiet and well-maintained.
Cost of Living
Alex
Cost scores 57.4. Is Iwaki affordable to live in?
Yuki
Land price at 47,103 yen/m² and rent around 41,218 yen — what does that tell us?
Kai
Average land price is 47,103 yen per square meter and average rent is about 41,218 yen, giving a cost score of 57.4. Housing costs are quite affordable, making Iwaki attractive for budget-conscious residents. With taxable income at about 3,149,645 yen per capita, the income-to-cost ratio is favorable.
Convenience
Alex
Convenience scores 46.7 with 4.6% public transit usage. Is transportation good?
Yuki
With 1369 restaurants and 2652 retail shops, how's daily life?
Kai
Public transit usage is 4.6%, giving a convenience score of 46.7. Public transit options are limited, so having a car significantly improves daily life. There are 1369 restaurants (4.11 per 1,000) and 2652 retail shops (7.97 per 1,000), providing excellent shopping and dining options.
Welfare
Alex
Welfare scores 48.5. How are medical and education facilities?
Yuki
Schools at 0.32 per 1,000 and medical facilities at 8.17 per 10,000 — what's the picture?
Kai
Welfare scores 48.5. There are 106 schools (0.32 per 1,000 residents) and medical facilities total 8.17 per 10,000 residents (26 hospitals, 246 clinics). Both education and healthcare infrastructure are well-developed.
Economy
Alex
Economy scores 45.2. How strong is Iwaki's economic base?
Yuki
Taxable income per capita is about 3,149,645 yen. What about population trends?
Kai
Economy scores 45.2. Taxable income per capita is about 3,149,645 yen, with net migration of -973 (-0.29%). 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 | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 5.53 | 2025 |
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 43,920 | 2026 |
| Avg. Rent (¥) | 44,855 | 2023 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 4.6 | 2020 |
| Retail Establishments | 2,652 | 2021 |
| Retail Establishments (per 1,000) | 8.66 | 2021 |
| Restaurant Establishments | 1,369 | 2021 |
| Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000) | 4.47 | 2021 |
| Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register) | 102.4 | 2025 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 8.72 | 2023 |
| Hospitals | 25 | 2023 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.82 | 2023 |
| Clinics | 242 | 2023 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 7.90 | 2023 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 115 | 2024 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.376 | 2024 |
| Schools (per habitable km²) | 0.326 | 2024 |
| Taxable Income per Capita (¥) | 3,265,269 | 2025 |
| Net Migration | -1,422 | 2025 |
| Net Migration Rate (%) | -0.46 | 2025 |
| Total Population | 306,165 | 2025 |
| crime_count | 1,692 | 2025 |
| crime_count_pref | 8,674 | 2025 |
| crime_rate_pref_per_1000 | 5 | 2025 |
| habitable_area_km2 | 353 | 2024 |
| resident_registry_population | 298,865 | 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 municipalityFukushima 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 |
Data years: mainly 2025 (2020–2026 by indicator)
Published 2026-04-28 · Data updated 2026-10-08