Livability Report
TokorozawaLivability Score
Saitama·Pop. 342,537
5-axis livability scores for Tokorozawa, Saitama based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published 2026-04-10 · Data updated 2026-10-08
Where in Japan
Overall Score
* 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 scores
Basic Information
Population
342,537
Prefecture
Saitama
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
This article's text predates the October 2026 data and scoring revision and is being rewritten.
Safety

Alex
Tokorozawa is known as the birthplace of aviation in Japan. How's the safety?

Yuki
What are the specific crime rate numbers?
Kai
Tokorozawa's crime rate is 6.77 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 40.1. As a large city of about 342,000 people, some caution is needed around commercial areas, but residential neighborhoods near the Sayama Hills maintain a peaceful environment. Ongoing redevelopment around Tokorozawa Station has improved street visibility and lighting.

Cost of Living

Alex
The cost score is 41.1. Are living expenses fairly high?

Yuki
Is it relatively affordable given its proximity to Tokyo?
Kai
Tokorozawa's average land price is 223,992 yen per square meter, with average rent around 61,046 yen. The cost score of 41.1 reflects typical suburban Tokyo pricing. Considering the Seibu Ikebukuro Line reaches Ikebukuro in about 30 minutes, housing costs are considerably lower than central Tokyo. The opening of Tokorozawa Sakura Town has also enhanced the city's appeal.

Convenience

Alex
The convenience score is 47.6. How's transportation access?

Yuki
Are there transit options beyond the Seibu lines?
Kai
Tokorozawa's public transit usage rate is 41.2%, with a convenience score of 47.6. The Seibu Ikebukuro and Shinjuku Lines intersect at Tokorozawa Station, providing good access to central Tokyo. The JR Musashino Line also runs through the city, plus there's a Kanetsu Expressway interchange. Restaurants at 2.69 and retail stores at 4.90 per 1,000 residents concentrate around station areas.

Welfare

Alex
The welfare score is 41.9. What's the healthcare situation?

Yuki
Are medical facilities sufficient for a city of 342,000?
Kai
Tokorozawa has 24 hospitals (0.70 per 10,000) and 226 clinics (6.60 per 10,000), with a combined density of 7.30 per 10,000. The welfare score of 41.9 reflects the per-capita ratio for a large city. There are 47 schools at 0.14 per 1,000 residents. Advanced medical facilities like the National Defense Medical College Hospital provide comprehensive care ranging from routine to specialized treatment.

Economy

Alex
The economy score of 55.2 is relatively high. What's behind that?

Yuki
What about income levels and population trends?
Kai
Tokorozawa's taxable income per capita is about 3.71 million yen, with an economy score of 55.2. Net migration is +405 (+0.12%), indicating population growth. As a hub city for the Seibu Group, with KADOKAWA's Sakura Town adding new economic vitality, the city continues to develop. It has also received high marks for sustainability, actively pursuing SDGs-oriented urban development.

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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 5.78 | 2025 |
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 193,204 | 2026 |
| Avg. Rent (¥) | 63,971 | 2023 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 41.2 | 2020 |
| Retail Establishments | 1,678 | 2021 |
| Retail Establishments (per 1,000) | 4.90 | 2021 |
| Restaurant Establishments | 921 | 2021 |
| Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000) | 2.69 | 2021 |
| Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register) | 100.0 | 2025 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 7.24 | 2023 |
| Hospitals | 23 | 2023 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.67 | 2023 |
| Clinics | 225 | 2023 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 6.57 | 2023 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 54 | 2024 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.158 | 2024 |
| Schools (per habitable km²) | 0.815 | 2024 |
| Taxable Income per Capita (¥) | 3,889,413 | 2025 |
| Net Migration | 1,208 | 2025 |
| Net Migration Rate (%) | 0.35 | 2025 |
| Total Population | 342,537 | 2025 |
| crime_count | 1,981 | 2025 |
| crime_count_pref | 53,471 | 2025 |
| crime_rate_pref_per_1000 | 7 | 2025 |
| habitable_area_km2 | 66 | 2024 |
| resident_registry_population | 342,490 | 2026 |
Data sources
| Indicator | Source | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2025 Population CensusStatistics Bureau of Japan | 2025 | |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | Reported penal code offenses by municipalitySaitama Prefectural Police | 2025 | Counted where offenses occur; per 1,000 uses the 2025 census population |
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | Official land prices (National Land Numerical Information L01)Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism | 2026 | Residential sites only; simple average of sites |
| Avg. Rent (¥) | 2023 Housing and Land SurveyStatistics Bureau of Japan | 2023 | Monthly rent of rented housing; next survey in 2028 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 2020 Population Census (means of commuting)Statistics Bureau of Japan | 2020 | To be updated when the 2025 census commuting tables are published |
| Retail Establishments (per 1,000) | 2021 Economic Census for Business ActivityMIC and METI | 2021 | Next survey in 2026 |
| Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000) | 2021 Economic Census for Business ActivityMIC and METI | 2021 | Next survey in 2026 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | Survey of Medical Institutions (System of Social and Demographic Statistics)Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare | 2023 | Hospitals and clinics combined |
| Schools (per habitable km²) | School Basic Survey and habitable area (System of Social and Demographic Statistics)MEXT and Statistics Bureau of Japan | 2024 | Elementary, junior high and high schools per habitable km² |
| Taxable Income per Capita (¥) | Survey on municipal tax assessmentMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications | 2025 | Taxable income per taxpayer |
| Net Migration Rate (%) | Report on Internal MigrationStatistics Bureau of Japan | 2025 | |
| Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register) | Census population ÷ resident register populationMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications | 2025 | Resident register population as of January 1, 2026 |
Data years: mainly 2025 (2020–2026 by indicator)
Published 2026-04-10 · Data updated 2026-10-08