Livability Report
KoriyamaLivability Score
Fukushima·Pop. 327,692
5-axis livability scores for Koriyama, Fukushima based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Mar 29, 2026
Overall Score
54.4
52.7
45.6
45.5
46.2* 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
Safety54.4/100Cost52.7/100Convenience45.6/100Welfare45.5/100Economy46.2/100Basic Information
Population
327,692
Prefecture
Fukushima
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
Koriyama is called the 'Commercial Capital.' How's the safety?
Yuki
As Fukushima's economic center, what are the crime figures?
Kai
Koriyama's crime rate is 4.53 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 54.3. This core city of about 328,000 maintains relatively good safety. With roots in the historic Asaka Canal development, community bonds are strong and crime prevention awareness is high. Known as the 'City of Music' (Gakuto Koriyama), it's a calm and cultured place.
Cost of Living
Alex
How much does living in Koriyama cost?
Yuki
A cost score of 52.5 seems moderate. It's affordable despite having a Shinkansen station?
Kai
Koriyama's average land price is 78,281 yen per square meter, with a cost score of 52.5. Despite hosting a Tohoku Shinkansen station just 80 minutes from Tokyo, land prices remain accessible. Average rent is 48,866 yen. Per capita taxable income is about 3.23 million yen, and the low living costs make it a comfortable area to live.
Convenience
Alex
Koriyama is described as a transport hub. How convenient is it really?
Yuki
Are commercial facilities well-developed?
Kai
Koriyama's convenience score is 45.7. Public transit usage is 4.0% — car-centric — but as a junction of the Tohoku Shinkansen, Ban-etsu Expressway, and Tohoku Expressway, wide-area access is excellent. There are 1,328 restaurants (4.05 per 1,000) and 2,421 retail stores (7.39 per 1,000). As a branch-office economy city, commercial facilities are well-established. The Asaka Canal, designated as Japan Heritage, provides rich water resources.
Welfare
Alex
How are healthcare and education?
Yuki
As Fukushima's central city, are facilities adequate?
Kai
Koriyama's welfare score is 45.6. It has 22 hospitals (0.67 per 10,000) and 234 clinics (7.14 per 10,000), with a combined density of 7.81. Schools total 78, at 0.24 per 1,000 — strong educational coverage. As the prefecture's economic capital, medical and educational infrastructure maintains a solid standard suitable for families.
Economy
Alex
Koriyama is called the 'Commercial Capital' and 'Economic Capital.' How's the economy?
Yuki
Is the population declining?
Kai
Koriyama's economy score is 46.8, with per capita taxable income of about 3.23 million yen. Net migration is -0.22%, losing 722 residents annually. Wholesale and retail trade remains robust, and the city continues to function as Fukushima's commercial hub. Direct Shinkansen access to Tokyo underpins its role as a branch-office economy city with a wide commercial catchment area.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 78,281 |
| avg_rent | 48,866 |
| Clinics | 234 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 7.14 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 4.53 |
| Hospitals | 22 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.67 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 7.81 |
| net_migration | -722 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.22 |
| Total Population | 327,692 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 4 |
| restaurant_count | 1,328 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 4.05 |
| retail_count | 2,421 |
| retail_per_1000 | 7.39 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 78 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.24 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,232,359 |
Data: 2024