Livability Report
SagamiharaLivability Score
KanagawaยทPop. 725,493
5-axis livability scores for Sagamihara, Kanagawa based on Japanese government open data covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Mar 12, 2026
Overall Score
53
39.7
44.3
38.5
58* 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
Safety53/100Cost39.7/100Convenience44.3/100Welfare38.5/100Economy58/100Basic Information
Population
725,493
Prefecture
Kanagawa
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How is safety in Sagamihara? It's a designated city.
Yuki
What are the crime rate numbers?
Kai
Sagamihara's crime rate is 4.75 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 52.9. For a designated city of about 725,000, this represents stable public safety. The planned urban area on the Sagamihara Plateau, with two urban cores at Hashimoto and Sagami-Ono plus numerous large parks, creates a nature-rich and secure living environment.
Cost of Living
Alex
What are living costs like within Kanagawa?
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent figures?
Kai
Sagamihara's average land price is 212,298 yen per square meter, with average rent at 59,740 yen, giving a cost score of 42.2. While reflecting its status as a Kanagawa designated city, housing is more affordable than Yokohama or Kawasaki. With Shinjuku accessible in 35-40 minutes, the cost-commute balance is favorable.
Convenience
Alex
Is access to central Tokyo convenient? A Linear Shinkansen station is planned too?
Yuki
What about public transit usage and shopping?
Kai
Sagamihara's public transit usage rate is 33.6%, with a convenience score of 45.9. JR Yokohama, Sagami Lines, Keio Sagamihara Line, and Odakyu Odawara Line provide access to Shinjuku in 35-40 minutes. A Chuo Shinkansen (Linear) station is planned, promising future connectivity improvements. There are 3,233 retail stores (4.46 per 1,000) and 2,091 restaurants (2.88 per 1,000).
Welfare
Alex
How about healthcare and education?
Yuki
What's the medical facility density?
Kai
Sagamihara has 35 hospitals (0.48 per 10,000) and 444 clinics (6.12 per 10,000), with a combined density of 6.6 per 10,000 and a welfare score of 40.4. There are 110 schools at 0.15 per 1,000. Per-capita ratios are modest for a city of over 725,000, but the absolute count of 35 hospitals demonstrates substantial medical capacity. With many universities, it's also known as a college town.
Economy
Alex
What characterizes Sagamihara's economy? JAXA is located there, right?
Yuki
What about income and population trends?
Kai
Sagamihara's taxable income per capita is 3,614,961 yen, with an economy score of 56.2. JAXA's Institute of Space and Astronautical Science is located here, making it a hub for advanced technology. While shifting from an industrial city to more of a bedroom community, net migration is +2,268 (rate +0.31%), showing population growth. The planned Chuo Shinkansen station promises further development.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (ยฅ/mยฒ) | 212,298 |
| avg_rent | 59,740 |
| Clinics | 444 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 6.12 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 4.75 |
| Hospitals | 35 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.48 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 6.6 |
| net_migration | 2,268 |
| net_migration_rate | 0.31 |
| Total Population | 725,493 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 33.6 |
| restaurant_count | 2,091 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 2.88 |
| retail_count | 3,233 |
| retail_per_1000 | 4.46 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 110 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.15 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,614,961 |
Data: 2024