Livability Report
KashiwaLivability Score
Chiba·Pop. 426,468
5-axis livability scores for Kashiwa, Chiba based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Overall Score
45
42
46.8
38.9
63* 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
Safety45/100Cost42/100Convenience46.8/100Welfare38.9/100Economy63/100Basic Information
Population
426,468
Prefecture
Chiba
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Kashiwa? It has a lively downtown area.
Yuki
The Kashiwa Station area is always busy. What does the crime data show?
Kai
Kashiwa's crime rate is 6.00 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 44.9. As a core city of about 426,000 people with one of the Greater Tokyo area's major commercial districts, foot traffic contributes to incident counts. In contrast, planned developments like the Kashiwa-no-ha area feature crime-prevention-oriented designs and maintain a calm residential environment.
Cost of Living
Alex
What are land prices and rents like in Kashiwa?
Yuki
Properties along the Tsukuba Express line must be rising in value.
Kai
Kashiwa's average land price is 192,376 yen per square meter, with a cost score of 44.1. Average rent is 57,456 yen. Since the Tsukuba Express opened, the Kashiwa-no-ha area has seen significant development and rising land values. Per capita taxable income is about 3.88 million yen, indicating a financially comfortable resident base.
Convenience
Alex
Kashiwa seems great for shopping. How's the transport side?
Yuki
With both JR and Tsukuba Express, connectivity must be solid.
Kai
Kashiwa's convenience score is 48.0. Public transit usage is a high 40.2%, with three rail lines intersecting — JR Joban, Tsukuba Express, and Tobu Urban Park. There are 1,291 restaurants (3.03 per 1,000) and 2,080 retail stores (4.88 per 1,000). The Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City initiative also brings cutting-edge urban services to residents.
Welfare
Alex
How well-served is Kashiwa in terms of healthcare?
Yuki
For a city of over 426,000, are there enough hospitals?
Kai
Kashiwa's welfare score is 40.6. It has 18 hospitals (0.42 per 10,000) and 263 clinics (6.17 per 10,000), with a combined density of 6.59 per 10,000. While the ratio is modest for the population size, the presence of the National Cancer Center Hospital East provides access to advanced medical care. Schools total 68, at 0.16 per 1,000 residents.
Economy
Alex
How's Kashiwa's economy doing?
Yuki
The Smart City efforts must be good for economic growth.
Kai
Kashiwa's economy score is 60.4, with per capita taxable income of about 3.88 million yen. Net migration is positive at 0.45%, adding 1,935 residents annually. The Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City development has concentrated incubation facilities and venture support hubs, nurturing new industries. The city combines a commercial base with academic research city development to sustain economic vitality.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 192,376 |
| avg_rent | 57,456 |
| Clinics | 263 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 6.17 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6 |
| Hospitals | 18 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.42 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 6.59 |
| net_migration | 1,935 |
| net_migration_rate | 0.45 |
| Total Population | 426,468 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 40.2 |
| restaurant_count | 1,291 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 3.03 |
| retail_count | 2,080 |
| retail_per_1000 | 4.88 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 68 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.16 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,878,365 |
Data: 2024