Livability Report
MaebashiLivability Score
Gunma·Pop. 332,149
5-axis livability scores for Maebashi, Gunma based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Overall Score
38.5
55.5
46
53.5
53.9* 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
Safety38.5/100Cost55.5/100Convenience46/100Welfare53.5/100Economy53.9/100Basic Information
Population
332,149
Prefecture
Gunma
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How's the safety situation in Maebashi? I'd like to know the reality of this prefectural capital.
Yuki
What does the crime rate data specifically show?
Kai
Maebashi's crime rate is 7.01 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 38.5. For a prefectural capital of about 332,000 people, this is slightly elevated. As a car-dependent city with extensive suburban areas, property crimes may contribute to the numbers. The residential areas along the southern slopes of Mount Akagi offer a nature-rich and peaceful environment.
Cost of Living
Alex
How are living costs? A cost score of 54.8 sounds pretty good.
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent levels?
Kai
Maebashi's average land price is 56,444 yen per square meter, with average rent at about 45,839 yen. The cost score of 54.8 shows affordable living for a prefectural capital. Forming a twin-city pair with Takasaki, the expansive Kanto Plain keeps land prices moderate.
Convenience
Alex
A convenience score of 46.0. How's the transportation access?
Yuki
What's the public transit usage? It has a car-dependent image.
Kai
Maebashi's public transit rate is 3.5%, giving a convenience score of 46.0. Maebashi Station on the Ryomo Line is the main hub, with Shinkansen transfers available via Takasaki Station. While public transit usage is low due to car culture, retail density is 7.35 per 1,000 residents and restaurants at 4.29, providing adequate daily shopping options.
Welfare
Alex
The welfare score is 53.0. Are healthcare and education well-established?
Yuki
What are the specific hospital and school numbers?
Kai
Maebashi has a medical facility density of 10.9 per 10,000 residents, with 20 hospitals and 342 clinics. The high clinic density ensures good everyday healthcare access. Schools number 73, or 0.22 per 1,000 residents, giving a welfare score of 53.0. As the prefectural capital, administrative services are well-organized.
Economy
Alex
The economy score is 53.0. What's Maebashi's economic situation like?
Yuki
What about income levels and population trends?
Kai
Maebashi's taxable income per capita is about 3.48 million yen, with an economy score of 53.0. The city functions primarily as an administrative and cultural center, with industrial development supported by factory recruitment and land readjustment. Net migration shows a slight inflow of 423 people (+0.13%), indicating a stable economic foundation.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 56,444 |
| avg_rent | 45,839 |
| Clinics | 342 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 10.3 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 7.01 |
| Hospitals | 20 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.6 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 10.9 |
| net_migration | 423 |
| net_migration_rate | 0.13 |
| Total Population | 332,149 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 3.5 |
| restaurant_count | 1,426 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 4.29 |
| retail_count | 2,442 |
| retail_per_1000 | 7.35 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 73 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.22 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,479,008 |
Data: 2024