Livability Report
KasugaiLivability Score
Aichi·Pop. 308,681
5-axis livability scores for Kasugai, Aichi based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Overall Score
43.3
47.7
42.8
41.5
51.7* 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
Safety43.3/100Cost47.7/100Convenience42.8/100Welfare41.5/100Economy51.7/100Basic Information
Population
308,681
Prefecture
Aichi
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Kasugai? It's a Nagoya bedroom community, right?
Yuki
What does the crime data specifically show?
Kai
Kasugai's crime rate is 6.26 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 43.3. This city of about 309,000 has developed as a bedroom community adjacent to Nagoya. Large residential areas like Kozoji New Town maintain relatively strong neighborhood watch awareness. Commercial areas along Route 19 see higher foot traffic and warrant more attention to security.
Cost of Living
Alex
Land prices seem reasonable for being next to Nagoya.
Yuki
How should we interpret a cost score of 48.5?
Kai
Kasugai's average land price is 125,744 yen per square meter, with a cost score of 48.5. Considering the 30-minute commute to central Nagoya, this represents strong value. Average rent is 53,389 yen, making family housing accessible. Per capita taxable income is about 3.64 million yen, a moderate level within Aichi Prefecture.
Convenience
Alex
How convenient is daily life in Kasugai?
Yuki
The JR Chuo Line runs through, but it's a car-oriented area, right?
Kai
Kasugai's convenience score is 44.0. Public transit usage is 16.8%, with Katsuta, Kasugai, and Kozoji stations on the JR Chuo Line as key transport hubs. There are 1,058 restaurants (3.43 per 1,000) and 1,526 retail stores (4.94 per 1,000). With a car, daily life runs smoothly, and the Tomei Expressway interchange is easily accessible.
Welfare
Alex
How are healthcare and education facilities?
Yuki
For a city of 309,000, are facilities adequate?
Kai
Kasugai's welfare score is 42.7. It has 13 hospitals (0.42 per 10,000) and 210 clinics (6.80 per 10,000), with a combined density of 7.22 per 10,000. Schools total 55, at 0.18 per 1,000 residents. Everyday medical needs are covered, though residents often use Nagoya's major hospitals for advanced care.
Economy
Alex
What's the economic situation in Kasugai?
Yuki
Is the population growing?
Kai
Kasugai's economy score is 51.5, with per capita taxable income of about 3.64 million yen. Net migration is -0.18%, with a loss of 558 residents. The city functions primarily as a Nagoya bedroom community, with most residents working in Nagoya. Renewal efforts, including the Kozoji New Town renovation project, aim to revitalize the community.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 125,744 |
| avg_rent | 53,389 |
| Clinics | 210 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 6.8 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.26 |
| Hospitals | 13 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.42 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 7.22 |
| net_migration | -558 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.18 |
| Total Population | 308,681 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 16.8 |
| restaurant_count | 1,058 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 3.43 |
| retail_count | 1,526 |
| retail_per_1000 | 4.94 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 55 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.18 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,643,777 |
Data: 2024