NagoyaLivability Score

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Nagoya's crime rate is 6.26 per 1,000 residents, giving a safety score of 57.4 — a moderate level for a major city. The Sakae and Nishiki entertainment districts and the area around Nagoya Station require caution at night, but residential neighborhoods like Meito, Showa, and Mizuho wards are calm and peaceful. Aichi Prefecture is known for higher vehicle theft rates, so car security measures are worth considering.

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Nagoya's average land price is 544,128 yen per square meter, yielding a cost score of 48.0 — a moderate level for a major city. Downtown areas in Naka and Nakamura wards command higher prices, while suburban areas like Moriyama, Midori, and Minato wards offer more affordable options. A notable characteristic of Nagoya is that land prices remain relatively restrained despite the city's strong income levels driven by its thriving manufacturing sector.

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Nagoya's public transit usage rate is 31.2%, with a transport score of 44.6. The subway has 6 lines covering major areas, supplemented by JR, Meitetsu, and Kintetsu railways. However, car culture remains strong, especially in suburban areas. The wide, well-maintained roads make driving comfortable. The ability to get around by both car and train is Nagoya's defining transport characteristic.

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Nagoya has 393 schools at a density of 0.17 per 1,000 residents, giving an education score of 48.0. For a population of 2.33 million, the school density is at a standard level for a major city. Higher education is well represented with Nagoya University and others, and there are plenty of public and private school options. Chikusa, Showa, and Meito wards are known as academic neighborhoods and popular with education-focused families.

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Nagoya has 121 hospitals (0.52 per 10,000 residents) and 2,219 clinics (9.51 per 10,000), totaling 10.03 medical facilities per 10,000. The absolute numbers are high, but dividing by 2.33 million people brings the density down, resulting in a healthcare score of 33.5. That said, advanced medical institutions like Nagoya University Hospital and Nagoya City University Hospital ensure quality care is available.