Livability Report
KamakuraLivability Score
Kanagawa·Pop. 172,710
5-axis livability scores for Kamakura, Kanagawa based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, transport, education, and healthcare.
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Overall Score
53
29.9
65.1
53
66.2* 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
Safety53/100Cost29.9/100Convenience65.1/100Welfare53/100Economy66.2/100Basic Information
Population
172,710
Prefecture
Kanagawa
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
Safety scores 52.9 with a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000. How safe is Kamakura?
Yuki
Is that crime rate typical for a city of about 172,710 in Kanagawa?
Kai
The crime rate is 4.75 per 1,000 residents, giving a safety score of 52.9. This is a low rate, indicating Kamakura is a relatively safe city to live in. Residential areas tend to be quiet and well-maintained.
Cost of Living
Alex
Cost scores 26.4. Is Kamakura expensive to live in?
Yuki
Land price at 284,327 yen/m² and rent around 86,428 yen — what does that tell us?
Kai
Average land price is 284,327 yen per square meter and average rent is about 86,428 yen, giving a cost score of 26.4. Housing costs are on the higher side, but this reflects the quality of the living environment. Taxable income averages about 5,191,684 yen per capita.
Convenience
Alex
Convenience scores 62.7 with 53.9% public transit usage. Is transportation good?
Yuki
With 1122 restaurants and 1561 retail shops, how's daily life?
Kai
Public transit usage is 53.9%, giving a convenience score of 62.7. The transit infrastructure is well-developed, making car-free living feasible. There are 1122 restaurants (6.5 per 1,000) and 1561 retail shops (9.04 per 1,000), providing excellent shopping and dining options.
Welfare
Alex
Welfare scores 52.8. How are medical and education facilities?
Yuki
Schools at 0.2 per 1,000 and medical facilities at 11.0 per 10,000 — what's the picture?
Kai
Welfare scores 52.8. There are 35 schools (0.2 per 1,000 residents) and medical facilities total 11.0 per 10,000 residents (12 hospitals, 178 clinics). Both education and healthcare infrastructure are well-developed.
Economy
Alex
Economy scores 70.8. How strong is Kamakura's economic base?
Yuki
Taxable income per capita is about 5,191,684 yen. What about population trends?
Kai
Economy scores 70.8. Taxable income per capita is about 5,191,684 yen, with net migration of +276 (0.16%). Kamakura has a strong economic base with above-average income levels, indicating a prosperous community.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 284,327 |
| avg_rent | 86,428 |
| Clinics | 178 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 10.31 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 4.75 |
| Hospitals | 12 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.69 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 11 |
| net_migration | 276 |
| net_migration_rate | 0.16 |
| Total Population | 172,710 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 53.9 |
| restaurant_count | 1,122 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 6.5 |
| retail_count | 1,561 |
| retail_per_1000 | 9.04 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 35 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.2 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 5,191,684 |
Data: 2024