Livability Report
KoshigayaLivability Score
Saitama·Pop. 341,621
5-axis livability scores for Koshigaya, Saitama based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Overall Score
40
40.4
48.9
36.4
57.3* 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
Safety40/100Cost40.4/100Convenience48.9/100Welfare36.4/100Economy57.3/100Basic Information
Population
341,621
Prefecture
Saitama
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Koshigaya? It must be busy with AEON LakeTown there.
Yuki
It's also called the 'Water Town.' What about crime rates?
Kai
Koshigaya's crime rate is 6.77 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 40.1. This core city of about 342,000 draws large crowds to AEON LakeTown and other commercial facilities. The LakeTown development combined flood control with urban planning, and the planned communities feature crime-prevention-conscious design.
Cost of Living
Alex
What are land prices and rents like in Koshigaya?
Yuki
A cost score of 42.6 is on the low side. Is that because of Tokyo proximity?
Kai
Koshigaya's average land price is 160,912 yen per square meter, with a cost score of 42.6. Average rent is 62,794 yen. The direct connection to central Tokyo via the Tobu Skytree Line and Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line is reflected in land values. Per capita taxable income is about 3.70 million yen, indicating a financially comfortable resident base.
Convenience
Alex
Japan's largest shopping center is there. Is convenience high?
Yuki
Combined with transport access, how convenient is daily life?
Kai
Koshigaya's convenience score is 49.5. Public transit usage is a high 37.1%, with direct Tobu Skytree Line to Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line service and Musashino Line availability. There are 1,186 restaurants (3.47 per 1,000) and 2,021 retail stores (5.92 per 1,000). AEON LakeTown provides an overwhelming commercial concentration, making the shopping environment exceptionally robust.
Welfare
Alex
How are healthcare and education?
Yuki
For a city of 342,000, are welfare facilities sufficient?
Kai
Koshigaya's welfare score is 38.7. It has 15 hospitals (0.44 per 10,000) and 194 clinics (5.68 per 10,000), with a combined density of 6.12 per 10,000. The ratio is modest for the population size, but Tokyo-area medical facilities are easily accessible. Schools total 45, at 0.13 per 1,000 residents.
Economy
Alex
How's Koshigaya's economy doing?
Yuki
Has the LakeTown development impacted the economy?
Kai
Koshigaya's economy score is 55.9, with per capita taxable income of about 3.70 million yen. Net migration is positive at 0.19%, adding 661 residents annually. AEON LakeTown anchors a strong commercial concentration, adding modern urban functions to this city with roots as the Koshigaya post station on the old Nikko Highway. Steady population inflows continue as a Tokyo bedroom community.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 160,912 |
| avg_rent | 62,794 |
| Clinics | 194 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 5.68 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.77 |
| Hospitals | 15 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.44 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 6.12 |
| net_migration | 661 |
| net_migration_rate | 0.19 |
| Total Population | 341,621 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 37.1 |
| restaurant_count | 1,186 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 3.47 |
| retail_count | 2,021 |
| retail_per_1000 | 5.92 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 45 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.13 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,700,674 |
Data: 2024