Livability Report
MitoLivability Score
Ibaraki·Pop. 270,685
5-axis livability scores for Mito, Ibaraki based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Overall Score
38.5
55.3
49.6
49.9
53.2* 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
Safety38.5/100Cost55.3/100Convenience49.6/100Welfare49.9/100Economy53.2/100Basic Information
Population
270,685
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Mito? It's a cultural city with the famous Kairakuen garden.
Yuki
What does the crime rate data specifically show?
Kai
Mito's crime rate is 7.0 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 38.6. For a prefectural capital of about 271,000 people, this is slightly elevated. However, residential areas near Kairakuen and Lake Senba are calm and well-maintained. As a city with deep ties to the Mito Tokugawa clan, community crime prevention awareness is growing.
Cost of Living
Alex
What are the living costs? A cost score of 54.5 sounds reasonable.
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent figures?
Kai
Mito's average land price is 52,399 yen per square meter, with average rent at about 46,539 yen. The cost score of 54.5 reflects affordable living for a prefectural capital. The historic city that prospered through Naka River commerce offers urban convenience at moderate costs.
Convenience
Alex
A convenience score of 49.0. The Joban Line connection to Tokyo must be handy.
Yuki
What about public transit usage and commercial facilities?
Kai
Mito's public transit rate is 9.0%, giving a convenience score of 49.0. The Joban Line provides direct access to the Tokyo area, with Mito Station serving as a hub for routes branching across the prefecture. Retail density is 7.98 per 1,000 residents and restaurants at 4.86, showing strong commercial coverage. The prefectural capital's commercial concentration supports daily shopping needs.
Welfare
Alex
The welfare score is 50.0. Are healthcare and education well-established?
Yuki
What are the specific hospital and school numbers?
Kai
Mito has a medical facility density of 9.9 per 10,000 residents, with 25 hospitals and 243 clinics. The hospital density of 0.92 per 10,000 is notably high, indicating strong inpatient care capacity. Schools number 54, or 0.20 per 1,000 residents, giving a welfare score of 50.0. As a core city, administrative, medical, and educational services are well-balanced.
Economy
Alex
An economy score of 52.6. Is there an industrial base beyond Mito natto?
Yuki
What about income levels and population trends?
Kai
Mito's taxable income per capita is about 3.59 million yen, with an economy score of 52.6. As Ibaraki Prefecture's largest city, commerce and industry concentrate here, functioning as a tertiary-sector-driven commercial and administrative hub. Net migration shows a near-perfect balance with only 41 people leaving (-0.02%), reflecting a stable economic foundation.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 52,399 |
| avg_rent | 46,539 |
| Clinics | 243 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 8.98 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 7 |
| Hospitals | 25 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.92 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 9.9 |
| net_migration | -41 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.02 |
| Total Population | 270,685 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 9 |
| restaurant_count | 1,316 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 4.86 |
| retail_count | 2,161 |
| retail_per_1000 | 7.98 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 54 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.2 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,593,331 |
Data: 2024