Livability Report
TottoriLivability Score
Tottori·Pop. 188,465
5-axis livability scores for Tottori, Tottori based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Overall Score
58.4
58.6
48.9
50.2
40.6* 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 Score Breakdown
Safety58.4/100Cost58.6/100Convenience48.9/100Welfare50.2/100Economy40.6/100Basic Information
Population
188,465
Prefecture
Tottori
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
Tottori is famous for its sand dunes. How's the safety situation?
Yuki
What are the specific crime rate figures?
Kai
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.
Cost of Living
Alex
The cost score of 57.4 suggests affordable living. Is that accurate?
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent figures?
Kai
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.
Convenience
Alex
The convenience score is 48.3. How's transportation access?
Yuki
Is access to the Kansai region convenient?
Kai
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.
Welfare
Alex
The welfare score is 49.1. How's healthcare?
Yuki
How well-equipped are the medical facilities?
Kai
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.
Economy
Alex
The economy score is 42.1. What's the economic outlook?
Yuki
What about income and population trends?
Kai
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.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 44,559 |
| avg_rent | 41,467 |
| Clinics | 150 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 7.96 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 3.91 |
| Hospitals | 12 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.64 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 8.6 |
| net_migration | -769 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.41 |
| Total Population | 188,465 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 4 |
| restaurant_count | 923 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 4.9 |
| retail_count | 1,532 |
| retail_per_1000 | 8.13 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 56 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.3 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 2,973,868 |
Data: 2024