ToyamaLivability Score

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Toyama's crime rate is 4.47 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 54.7. As a core city of about 414,000, it maintains calm public safety. Built on the historic castle town known for its traveling medicine sellers, the LRT-based compact city design creates a walkable urban environment with good visibility throughout.

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Toyama's average land price is 69,924 yen per square meter, with average rent around 45,886 yen. The cost score of 54.3 reflects balanced living costs for a prefectural capital. Despite the Hokuriku Shinkansen opening, land prices haven't surged dramatically, maintaining affordable levels. Retail stores at 8.04 per 1,000 residents keep daily shopping convenient.

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Toyama's public transit usage rate is 5.9%, with a convenience score of 47.9. The LRT (streetcar)-centered compact city policy is distinctive, promoting car-free urban living. The Hokuriku Shinkansen reaches Tokyo in about 2 hours 10 minutes, and Toyama Airport offers domestic and international flights. With 4.54 restaurants and 8.04 retail stores per 1,000 residents, the Kansui Park area and other commercial zones are vibrant.

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Toyama has 46 hospitals (1.11 per 10,000) and 345 clinics (8.33 per 10,000), with a combined density of 9.45 per 10,000. The welfare score of 49.5 reflects solid healthcare backed by the city's pharmaceutical heritage. There are 94 schools at 0.23 per 1,000 residents. The Toyama University Hospital provides advanced care, and the strong pharmaceutical industry fosters high health awareness.

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Toyama's taxable income per capita is about 3.36 million yen, with an economy score of 48.3. Net migration is -811 (-0.20%), showing slight outflow. Pharmaceuticals, machinery, and chemical industries are well-developed, with Hokuriku Electric Power and Hokuriku Bank headquartered here. Designated as an Environmental Model City and SDGs Future City, Toyama was also named in the NY Times' places to visit, gaining international recognition.