SuitaLivability Score

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Suita's crime rate is 9.15 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 24.9. As a core city of about 386,000, the high volume of Osaka-bound commuters creates significant foot traffic. The Senri New Town and Expo Park areas feature well-planned residential blocks with good sight lines. Multiple universities make it a vibrant student-populated city.

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Suita's average land price is 316,779 yen per square meter, and the average rent is 64,085 yen, with a cost score of 36.3. As one of the most popular Hokusetsu areas, housing costs are on the higher side. The Esaka Station area on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line serves as a corporate hub, and this convenience is reflected in land prices. Large commercial facilities like EXPOCITY provide ample shopping options.

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The public transit usage rate is 44.2%, with a convenience score of 48.1. The city is served by JR Kyoto Line, Hankyu Senri and Kyoto Lines, Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, and Osaka Monorail — an extensive network. Retail density is 4.41 per 1,000 residents with 2.97 restaurants, and large commercial complexes like EXPOCITY near Expo Park are major draws. The commuter dependency rate on Osaka is among the highest in the prefecture.

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The welfare score is 48.5. Medical facilities total 9.83 per 10,000 residents with 15 hospitals and 364 clinics — a well-developed healthcare environment. The National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center is a major asset. Schools number 0.15 per 1,000 across 56 facilities. As home to Osaka University and Kansai University, it's known as an academic city with high educational awareness.

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The economy score is a strong 66.4. Taxable income per capita is approximately 4.39 million yen — a high-income level — with net migration of +2,024 and a rate of +0.52%, showing continued population inflow. The birthplace of Asahi Beer, the Esaka area is known as a corporate office hub. Expo Memorial Park with its iconic Tower of the Sun and the EXPOCITY complex contribute significantly to the local economy.