TakeoLivability Score

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Takeo's crime rate is 4.72 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 53.1. As a regional city of about 53,000 people, it maintains a calm living environment. The area around Takeo Onsen sees tourists, but residential neighborhoods remain quiet and safe. Strong community bonds also contribute to local security.

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Takeo's average land price is 35,683 yen per square meter, with average rent around 35,039 yen. The cost score of 60.9 indicates quite affordable living. It's easy to secure spacious housing at reasonable prices within Saga Prefecture. Daily shopping is convenient with 9.56 retail stores per 1,000 residents.

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Takeo's public transit usage rate is 2.1%, with a convenience score of 50.5. Takeo Onsen Station serves as the provisional terminus for the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen, improving access to Nagasaki. However, daily life relies primarily on private cars. There are 5.36 restaurants and 9.56 retail stores per 1,000 residents, maintaining adequate local shopping options.

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Takeo has 8 hospitals (1.52 per 10,000) and 41 clinics (7.79 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 9.31 per 10,000 residents. The welfare score is 52.5, reflecting adequate healthcare for its population. Education-wise, there are 19 schools at 0.36 per 1,000 residents. The city has also invested in public services, notably its renowned renovated library.

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Takeo's taxable income per capita is about 2.83 million yen, with an economy score of 40.4. Net migration is -234 people (-0.44%), showing slight population outflow. Hot spring tourism and agriculture are key industries, with the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen opening expected to boost visitor traffic. As a city of about 53,000, ongoing efforts aim to revitalize the local economy.