Livability Report
OitaLivability Score
Oita·Pop. 475,614
5-axis livability scores for Oita, Oita based on Japanese government open data covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Mar 13, 2026
Overall Score
66
53.8
45.8
48.1
49.5* 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
Safety66/100Cost53.8/100Convenience45.8/100Welfare48.1/100Economy49.5/100Basic Information
Population
475,614
Prefecture
Oita
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How is safety in Oita? It's a prefectural capital with a sizable population.
Yuki
What are the specific crime rate numbers?
Kai
Oita's crime rate is 2.73 per 1,000 residents, with an excellent safety score of 65.7. For a core city of about 476,000 people, this represents very good public safety. The city has a rich history dating back to Otomo Sorin's era of Southern Barbarian culture, and while it has a station-front commercial district, the overall environment remains calm.
Cost of Living
Alex
How much does it cost to live in Oita?
Yuki
What are the land price and rent figures?
Kai
Oita's average land price is 90,509 yen per square meter, with average rent at 46,006 yen, giving a cost score of 53.5. For a prefectural capital, housing is reasonably priced while offering a warm Seto Inland Sea climate. The variety of housing options — from hillside residential developments to suburban commercial areas — adds to the appeal.
Convenience
Alex
How's transportation? There's an airport and ferry too, right?
Yuki
What's the public transit usage like?
Kai
Oita's public transit usage rate is 5.9%, with a convenience score of 46.0. It serves as the junction of JR Nippo, Hohi, and Kyudai Lines. Oita Airport is about 35 minutes away by hovercraft, and ferries run from Oita Port to Kobe. There are 3,333 retail stores (7.01 per 1,000) and 2,016 restaurants (4.24 per 1,000), providing solid commercial functions befitting a prefectural capital.
Welfare
Alex
Is healthcare well-developed?
Yuki
How's the balance between hospitals and clinics?
Kai
Oita has 53 hospitals (1.11 per 10,000) and 394 clinics (8.28 per 10,000), with a combined density of 9.4 per 10,000 and a welfare score of 48.5. There are 88 schools at 0.19 per 1,000 residents. With 53 hospitals, the city offers excellent medical capacity, and as a prefectural capital, access to advanced healthcare is readily available.
Economy
Alex
What's Oita's industrial structure like? It's an industrial city, right?
Yuki
What about income levels and population dynamics?
Kai
Oita's taxable income per capita is 3,326,101 yen, with an economy score of 49.4. The Oita Coastal Industrial Zone supports the economic base with steel, chemical, and petroleum heavy industries, with electronics manufacturing also expanding recently. Net migration is -277 (rate -0.06%), nearly balanced, making it a livable capital where Takasakiyama's nature coexists with urban amenities.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 90,509 |
| avg_rent | 46,006 |
| Clinics | 394 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 8.28 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 2.73 |
| Hospitals | 53 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 1.11 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 9.4 |
| net_migration | -277 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.06 |
| Total Population | 475,614 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 5.9 |
| restaurant_count | 2,016 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 4.24 |
| retail_count | 3,333 |
| retail_per_1000 | 7.01 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 88 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.19 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,326,101 |
Data: 2024