SagaLivability Score

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Saga's crime rate is 4.72 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 53.1. As a prefectural capital of about 233,000, it maintains a calm safety environment. Developed as a Saga Domain castle town, the preserved Edo-era street layout and waterways create a sense of community cohesion.

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Saga's average land price is 73,660 yen per square meter, with average rent at 46,094 yen, giving a cost score of 54.0. For a prefectural capital, this is quite affordable, especially considering that JR Nagasaki Main Line express trains reach Hakata in about 40 minutes. The Saga Plain rice-growing region also ensures rich food options.

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Saga's public transit usage rate is 3.3%, with a convenience score of 51.1. JR Nagasaki Main Line offers express service to Hakata in about 40 minutes, with Nagasaki Expressway Saga-Yamato IC and Saga Airport providing additional connectivity. There are 2,196 retail stores (9.41 per 1,000) and 1,316 restaurants (5.64 per 1,000) — high store density for the population. The flat terrain is ideal for cycling.

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Saga has 27 hospitals (1.16 per 10,000) and 237 clinics (10.16 per 10,000), with a high combined density of 11.32 per 10,000 and a welfare score of 55.0. There are 60 schools at 0.26 per 1,000 residents. Both clinic density at 10.16 and hospital density at 1.16 per 10,000 are strong, ensuring excellent healthcare accessibility.

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Saga's taxable income per capita is 3,301,740 yen, with an economy score of 47.8. Built on Saga Plain rice farming, the city has a strong commercial character with well-developed suburban shopping facilities. Net migration is -444 (rate -0.19%), a modest outflow. The annual Saga International Balloon Fiesta has elevated the city's international profile as a balloon capital.