KasugaiLivability Score

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.