KureLivability Score

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Kure's crime rate is 5.18 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 50.2. For a core city of about 215,000 people, this is a calm level. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force base is well-managed, and the port town atmosphere on the Seto Inland Sea contributes to a peaceful residential environment.

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Kure's average land price is 82,151 yen per square meter, with average rent at about 42,958 yen. The cost score of 55.3 indicates relatively affordable living within Hiroshima Prefecture. The mountainous terrain limits flat land, which helps keep residential area prices moderate. Living with rent in the 40,000-yen range is a significant advantage.

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Kure's public transit rate is 14.0%, resulting in a convenience score of 49.2. The JR Kure Line connects directly to Hiroshima Station, and the Hiroshima-Kure Expressway provides road access. Retail density is 8.09 shops per 1,000 residents with 4.35 restaurants, indicating well-equipped commercial facilities. Ferries from Kure Port to various Seto Inland Sea islands add a unique maritime dimension to accessibility.

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Kure has a medical facility density of 11.23 per 10,000 residents, with 26 hospitals and 215 clinics. The welfare score of 55.5 reflects robust healthcare relative to population size. Schools number 63, or 0.29 per 1,000 residents, showing solid educational coverage. The city's naval-era water infrastructure, still in active use, exemplifies how historical investment continues to support livability.

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Kure's taxable income per capita is about 3.24 million yen, with an economy score of 40.8. Shipbuilding, steel, and machinery manufacturing anchor the economy. Net migration shows an outflow of 1,722 people (-0.8%), with population decline as a key challenge. Leveraging tourism assets like the Yamato Museum and attracting new industries will be crucial for the city's revitalization.