MiyazakiLivability Score

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Miyazaki's crime rate is 4.04 per 1,000 residents, resulting in a safety score of 57.4. For a prefectural capital of about 400,000 people, this is a solid safety level. The warm climate and relaxed local character contribute to an overall calm living environment, and no significant safety issues arise even during professional sports training camp seasons.

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Miyazaki's average land price is 64,082 yen per square meter, with average rent at 44,141 yen, giving a cost score of 55.4. For a prefectural capital, these are quite affordable. Rent stays in the mid-44,000 yen range. Even in convenient areas along the JR Airport Line, which connects directly to Miyazaki Airport, housing remains within reach.

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Miyazaki's convenience score is 50.4. Public transit usage is 3.7%, making it primarily a car-dependent city. However, Miyazaki Airport's direct JR rail connection to the city center is a major advantage. Retail density is 8.05 per 1,000 residents and restaurants are at 6.09 per 1,000, providing adequate commercial infrastructure for a prefectural capital. The Higashi-Kyushu Expressway also offers convenient access toward Oita.

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Miyazaki has 36 hospitals and 398 clinics, with a combined medical facility density of 10.81 per 10,000 residents. The welfare score is 52.3. Clinic density is notably high at 9.92 per 10,000, ensuring good access to primary care. There are 81 schools at a rate of 0.20 per 1,000 residents. The University of Miyazaki Hospital serves as a hub for advanced medical care.

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Miyazaki's economy score is 46.3. Taxable income per capita is about 3.16 million yen, which is high within Miyazaki Prefecture. The net migration rate is -0.19%, representing an annual net loss of 764 people. As the prefectural capital, it concentrates administrative, commercial, and medical functions. Professional sports training camps and tourism also contribute meaningfully to the local economy.