Livability Report
OkazakiLivability Score
AichiยทPop. 384,654
5-axis livability scores for Okazaki, Aichi based on Japanese government open data covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Overall Score
43.3
49.2
43.8
39.5
50.8* 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
Safety43.3/100Cost49.2/100Convenience43.8/100Welfare39.5/100Economy50.8/100Basic Information
Population
384,654
Prefecture
Aichi
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How is safety in Okazaki? It's a historic castle town tied to Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Yuki
What's the crime rate?
Kai
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.
Cost of Living
Alex
Are living costs affordable compared to other Aichi cities?
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent numbers?
Kai
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.
Convenience
Alex
How's transportation? Is commuting to Nagoya easy?
Yuki
Is the shopping environment well-developed?
Kai
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.
Welfare
Alex
How about healthcare and education? I hear it's known as an academic city.
Yuki
Are there enough medical facilities?
Kai
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.
Economy
Alex
What industries drive Okazaki's economy?
Yuki
What about income levels and population trends?
Kai
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.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (ยฅ/mยฒ) | 119,892 |
| avg_rent | 51,249 |
| Clinics | 236 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 6.14 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.26 |
| Hospitals | 15 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.39 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 6.53 |
| net_migration | -1,454 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.38 |
| Total Population | 384,654 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 10.1 |
| restaurant_count | 1,376 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 3.58 |
| retail_count | 2,395 |
| retail_per_1000 | 6.23 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 70 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.18 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,803,614 |
Data: 2024