OkazakiLivability Score

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Okazaki's crime rate is 6.26 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 43.3. As a core city of about 385,000 that also functions as a Nagoya bedroom community, active population movement contributes to a certain level of crime. The historic areas around Okazaki Castle and the cherry blossom-famous Okazaki Park offer calmer neighborhoods.

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Okazaki's average land price is 119,892 yen per square meter, with average rent at 51,249 yen, giving a cost score of 49.8. Housing is considerably more affordable than central Nagoya. Being within commuting distance at about 35km via JR Tokaido Line or Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line, this cost level is attractive. The city's Hatcho miso food culture adds to daily life enjoyment.

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Okazaki's public transit usage rate is 10.1%, with a convenience score of 44.6. Beyond JR Tokaido and Meitetsu Nagoya Main Lines, Tomei and Shin-Tomei Expressway ICs provide good regional access. There are 2,395 retail stores (6.23 per 1,000) and 1,376 restaurants (3.58 per 1,000). As an automotive industry hub, the city is well-suited for car-based commuting.

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Okazaki has 15 hospitals (0.39 per 10,000) and 236 clinics (6.14 per 10,000), with a combined density of 6.53 per 10,000 and a welfare score of 41.0. There are 70 schools at 0.18 per 1,000 residents. The city has a strong character as an academic center with numerous research facilities and abundant natural parks.

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Okazaki's taxable income per capita is 3,803,614 yen, with an economy score of 51.0. The automotive industry is heavily concentrated here, with Mitsubishi Motors and Aisin factories forming part of the Chukyo Industrial Zone. Income levels are relatively high, though net migration is -1,454 (rate -0.38%), indicating some population outflow.