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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

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Map: based on Global Map Japan (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)

Overall Score

49.6
B
Safety48.8Cost38.1Convenience46.4Welfare49.9Economy58.5

* 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

SafetySafety48.8
CostCost38.1
ConvenienceConvenience46.4
WelfareWelfare49.9
EconomyEconomy58.5

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

Alex

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

Yuki

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

Alex

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

Yuki

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

Alex

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

Yuki

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

Alex

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

Yuki

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

Alex

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

Yuki

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

IndicatorValueYear
Crime Rate (per 1,000)5.782025
Avg. Land Price (¥/m²)193,2042026
Avg. Rent (¥)63,9712023
Public Transit Usage (%)41.22020
Retail Establishments1,6782021
Retail Establishments (per 1,000)4.902021
Restaurant Establishments9212021
Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000)2.692021
Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register)100.02025
Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics)7.242023
Hospitals232023
Hospitals (per 10,000)0.672023
Clinics2252023
Clinics (per 10,000)6.572023
Schools (elementary + junior high + high)542024
Schools (per 1,000)0.1582024
Schools (per habitable km²)0.8152024
Taxable Income per Capita (¥)3,889,4132025
Net Migration1,2082025
Net Migration Rate (%)0.352025
Total Population342,5372025
crime_count1,9812025
crime_count_pref53,4712025
crime_rate_pref_per_100072025
habitable_area_km2662024
resident_registry_population342,4902026

Data sources

IndicatorSourceYearNotes
Total Population2025 Population CensusStatistics Bureau of Japan2025
Crime Rate (per 1,000)Reported penal code offenses by municipalitySaitama Prefectural Police2025Counted 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 Tourism2026Residential sites only; simple average of sites
Avg. Rent (¥)2023 Housing and Land SurveyStatistics Bureau of Japan2023Monthly rent of rented housing; next survey in 2028
Public Transit Usage (%)2020 Population Census (means of commuting)Statistics Bureau of Japan2020To be updated when the 2025 census commuting tables are published
Retail Establishments (per 1,000)2021 Economic Census for Business ActivityMIC and METI2021Next survey in 2026
Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000)2021 Economic Census for Business ActivityMIC and METI2021Next 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 Welfare2023Hospitals and clinics combined
Schools (per habitable km²)School Basic Survey and habitable area (System of Social and Demographic Statistics)MEXT and Statistics Bureau of Japan2024Elementary, junior high and high schools per habitable km²
Taxable Income per Capita (¥)Survey on municipal tax assessmentMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications2025Taxable income per taxpayer
Net Migration Rate (%)Report on Internal MigrationStatistics Bureau of Japan2025
Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register)Census population ÷ resident register populationMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications2025Resident register population as of January 1, 2026

Data years: mainly 2025 (2020–2026 by indicator)

Published 2026-04-10 · Data updated 2026-10-08