KofuLivability Score

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Kofu's crime rate is 4.23 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 56.2. As a prefectural capital of about 190,000, it maintains a relatively good safety level. The calm atmosphere of this castle town in the Kofu Basin contributes to a sense of security. A crime rate of 4.23 is quite low.

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Kofu's average land price is just 56,693 yen per square meter, with a cost score of 55.0. Despite being part of the Greater Tokyo Capital Region by law, land prices are very affordable. Average rent is 45,363 yen. With limited express trains reaching Shinjuku in about 90 minutes, the cost-performance ratio is excellent. Per capita taxable income is about 3.51 million yen.

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Kofu's convenience score is 53.4. Public transit usage is 3.3% — it's a car-oriented city. However, there are 1,298 restaurants (6.85 per 1,000) and 1,768 retail stores (9.33 per 1,000), showing very high commercial density. As the prefectural capital, commercial facilities are concentrated, and daily shopping needs are well met. Access to natural attractions like Shosenkyo Gorge and unique industries like gem polishing add to the city's character.

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Kofu's welfare score is a strong 57.5. It has 14 hospitals (0.74 per 10,000) and 221 clinics (11.66 per 10,000), with a combined density of 12.40 per 10,000. Clinic density is exceptionally high, ensuring excellent primary care access. Schools total 48, at 0.25 per 1,000 residents — strong educational infrastructure. The city functions effectively as the prefecture's medical hub.

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Kofu's economy score is 50.8, with per capita taxable income of about 3.51 million yen. Net migration is -0.11%, with just 209 net departures — a modest decline. Gem polishing, commerce, and tourism anchor the economy. As part of the statutory Greater Tokyo Capital Region with reasonable commuter access to Tokyo, Kofu maintains an economic structure that balances regional identity with metropolitan connectivity.