Livability Report
NumazuLivability Score
Shizuoka·Pop. 189,386
5-axis livability scores for Numazu, Shizuoka based on Japanese government open data covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Overall Score
55.3
49.5
52.3
47
45.5* 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
Safety55.3/100Cost49.5/100Convenience52.3/100Welfare47/100Economy45.5/100Basic Information
Population
189,386
Prefecture
Shizuoka
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How is safety in Numazu? Port towns can be lively at night.
Yuki
What are the crime rate figures?
Kai
Numazu's crime rate is 4.39 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 55.2. For a city of about 189,000 people, it maintains a relatively peaceful environment. The Numazu Port area bustles with tourists, but residential neighborhoods are calm. The coastal area along Senbonmatsubara exemplifies the coexistence of nature and comfortable living.
Cost of Living
Alex
What are living costs like in eastern Shizuoka?
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent numbers?
Kai
Numazu's average land price is 100,887 yen per square meter, with average rent at 52,346 yen, giving a cost score of 50.0. Located at the base of the Izu Peninsula with a history as a Tokaido post town, housing costs are well-balanced. Considering the warm climate and access to fresh Suruga Bay seafood, the cost-performance ratio for quality of life is favorable.
Convenience
Alex
How's the transportation? I'm curious about access to Tokyo as well.
Yuki
What about public transit usage and shopping?
Kai
Numazu's public transit usage rate is 7.8%, with a convenience score of 51.1. It sits at the junction of JR Tokaido and Gotemba Lines, and the Tomei Expressway Numazu IC serves as the gateway to the Izu Peninsula. There are 1,673 retail stores (8.83 per 1,000) and 1,043 restaurants (5.51 per 1,000), with many seafood processing shops reflecting its fame for dried fish products.
Welfare
Alex
How about healthcare and education?
Yuki
What's the medical facility density?
Kai
Numazu has 10 hospitals (0.53 per 10,000) and 150 clinics (7.92 per 10,000), with a combined density of 8.45 per 10,000 and a welfare score of 47.0. There are 43 schools at 0.23 per 1,000 residents. As the hub city of eastern Shizuoka, basic medical and educational infrastructure is well-established.
Economy
Alex
What industries support Numazu's economy?
Yuki
What about income levels and population trends?
Kai
Numazu's taxable income per capita is 3,355,323 yen, with an economy score of 46.4. Key industries include seafood processing — especially horse mackerel dried fish and katsuobushi products — along with mandarin orange and tea cultivation. Net migration is -711 (rate -0.38%), though the city has gained attention as a Love Live! Sunshine!! pilgrimage site, boosting visitor numbers.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 100,887 |
| avg_rent | 52,346 |
| Clinics | 150 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 7.92 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 4.39 |
| Hospitals | 10 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.53 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 8.45 |
| net_migration | -711 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.38 |
| Total Population | 189,386 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 7.8 |
| restaurant_count | 1,043 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 5.51 |
| retail_count | 1,673 |
| retail_per_1000 | 8.83 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 43 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.23 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,355,323 |
Data: 2024