OnomichiLivability Score

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.