NishinomiyaLivability Score

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Nishinomiya's crime rate is 6.94 per 1,000 residents, resulting in a safety score of 39.0. As a core city of about 486,000 people located in the Hanshin area between Osaka and Kobe, some level of crime is unavoidable. However, the prestigious residential districts like the Nishinomiya Nana-en maintain a calm living environment. The area around Koshien Stadium sees large crowds during events, but daily life in the residential zones is relatively peaceful.

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Nishinomiya's average land price is 310,210 yen per square meter, with average rent at 67,082 yen, giving a cost score of 35.0. As a cultural and educational residential city rooted in Hanshin Modernism, the excellent access between Osaka and Kobe is reflected in property values. Commercial facilities like Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens are well-developed, so considering convenience alongside cost provides a fuller picture.

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Nishinomiya's public transit usage rate is 43.8%, with a convenience score of 50.3. The city is served by seven railway lines from three companies — JR Kobe and Fukuchiyama Lines, Hankyu Kobe, Imazu and Koyo Lines, and Hanshin Main and Mukogawa Lines. There are 1,772 restaurants (3.65 per 1,000 residents) and 2,521 retail stores (5.19 per 1,000), ensuring convenient daily shopping and dining.

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Nishinomiya has 25 hospitals and 553 clinics, with a medical facility density of 11.9 per 10,000 residents, reflected in a welfare score of 53.5. There are 68 schools at 0.14 per 1,000 residents. With over 10 universities including Kwansei Gakuin University, the educational environment is richer than the numbers alone suggest. The high number of 553 clinics ensures good access to primary care.

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Nishinomiya's taxable income per capita is 4,757,243 yen, with an economy score of 63.6. This indicates a high income level. The city has a traditional sake brewing industry centered on the Nishinomiya-go and Imazu-go districts of the Nada Gogo region, while the coastal area forms part of the Hanshin Industrial Zone. Net migration is -512 (rate -0.11%), showing only a slight population outflow.