Livability Report
OnomichiLivability Score
Hiroshima·Pop. 131,170
5-axis livability scores for Onomichi, Hiroshima based on Japanese government open data covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Overall Score
50.2
59.5
53.4
54.7
40.7* 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
Safety50.2/100Cost59.5/100Convenience53.4/100Welfare54.7/100Economy40.7/100Basic Information
Population
131,170
Prefecture
Hiroshima
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How is safety in Onomichi? It's famous as a city of cinema and hillside streets.
Yuki
What are the crime rate numbers?
Kai
Onomichi's crime rate is 5.18 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 50.2. For a city of about 131,000, this represents a moderate safety level. While many tourists visit as the starting point of the Shimanami Kaido, the hillside topography with good visibility and historic temple-dotted streetscapes create a tranquil atmosphere.
Cost of Living
Alex
What are living costs like in Onomichi?
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent figures?
Kai
Onomichi's average land price is 47,820 yen per square meter, with average rent at 39,854 yen, giving a cost score of 58.1. Despite its scenic Seto Inland Sea location, housing is quite affordable. Recently, renovated vacant houses have become cafes and guesthouses, drawing attention as a relocation destination for young creatives.
Convenience
Alex
How's transportation? You can reach Shikoku via the Shimanami Kaido, right?
Yuki
Is the shopping environment well-developed?
Kai
Onomichi's public transit usage rate is 5.7%, with a convenience score of 51.8. JR Sanyo Main Line runs through the city, and the Shimanami Kaido connects to Imabari in Shikoku. There are 1,282 retail stores (9.77 per 1,000) and 718 restaurants (5.47 per 1,000) — remarkably high density for the population, with shopping streets providing a solid retail environment.
Welfare
Alex
How about healthcare and education?
Yuki
How well-equipped are the medical facilities?
Kai
Onomichi has 11 hospitals (0.84 per 10,000) and 121 clinics (9.22 per 10,000), with a combined density of 10.06 per 10,000 and a welfare score of 53.1. There are 41 schools at 0.31 per 1,000 — relatively high educational density. With 121 clinics, everyday medical access is well-served.
Economy
Alex
What characterizes Onomichi's economy?
Yuki
What about income and population trends?
Kai
Onomichi's taxable income per capita is 3,139,862 yen, with an economy score of 42.4. Traditional shipbuilding and maritime industries combine with Shimanami Kaido tourism as key economic pillars. Net migration is -718 (rate -0.55%), but growing fame as a cycling mecca and vacant house renovation projects are creating new flows of people to the city.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 47,820 |
| avg_rent | 39,854 |
| Clinics | 121 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 9.22 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 5.18 |
| Hospitals | 11 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.84 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 10.06 |
| net_migration | -718 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.55 |
| Total Population | 131,170 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 5.7 |
| restaurant_count | 718 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 5.47 |
| retail_count | 1,282 |
| retail_per_1000 | 9.77 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 41 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.31 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,139,862 |
Data: 2024