TottoriLivability Score

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Tottori's crime rate is 3.91 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 58.2. As a core city of about 188,000, it maintains a relatively calm safety environment. The historic castle town heritage and nature-rich setting facing the Sea of Japan support a peaceful lifestyle. It's also an academic city, home to Tottori University and the Tottori University of Environmental Studies.

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Tottori's average land price is 44,559 yen per square meter, with average rent around 41,467 yen. The cost score of 57.4 confirms quite affordable housing for a prefectural capital. Even in the central area, housing can be secured at reasonable prices. Retail stores at 8.13 per 1,000 residents ensure convenient daily shopping.

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Tottori's public transit usage rate is 4.0%, with a convenience score of 48.3. It sits at the junction of the JR San'in and Inbi Lines, with direct limited express services to Kansai via the Chizu Express. Tottori Airport offers flights to Tokyo. Restaurants at 4.90 and retail stores at 8.13 per 1,000 residents provide essential commercial amenities.

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Tottori has 12 hospitals (0.64 per 10,000) and 150 clinics (7.96 per 10,000), with a combined density of 8.60 per 10,000. The welfare score of 49.1 reflects standard healthcare for a prefectural capital. Education is well-served with 56 schools at 0.30 per 1,000 residents. Advanced medical care is available at the Tottori University Hospital.

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Tottori's taxable income per capita is about 2.97 million yen, with an economy score of 42.1. Net migration is -769 (-0.41%), indicating population outflow. Electronic equipment and ceramics manufacturing form the industrial base, with companies like Japan Ceramic headquartered here. Tourism centered on the Tottori Sand Dunes is also vital, and unique local culture like Sunaba Coffee has emerged.