Livability Report
ToyohashiLivability Score
Aichi·Pop. 359,759
5-axis livability scores for Toyohashi, Aichi based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published 2026-04-22 · 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
359,759
Prefecture
Aichi
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
Toyohashi is the center of the Higashi-Mikawa region. How's safety?

Yuki
What are the specific crime rate figures?
Kai
Toyohashi's crime rate is 6.26 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 43.3. A core city of about 372,000 with historic roots as a Yoshida Castle town and Tokaido post station. With foreign residents making up about 4.6% of the population, the city pursues unique multicultural safety initiatives including multilingual crime prevention information.

Cost of Living

Alex
The cost score is 51.9. How are housing costs?

Yuki
How does it compare to Nagoya in terms of costs?
Kai
Toyohashi's average land price is 99,511 yen per square meter, with average rent around 48,622 yen. The cost score of 51.9 indicates relatively affordable housing within Aichi Prefecture. Positioned between Nagoya and Hamamatsu, it offers urban amenities while keeping housing costs moderate. Retail stores at 6.48 per 1,000 residents support convenient daily shopping.

Convenience

Alex
The convenience score is 45.5. There's a Shinkansen station, right?

Yuki
What are the local transit options?
Kai
Toyohashi's public transit usage rate is 6.6%, with a convenience score of 45.5. It has a Tokaido Shinkansen Kodama stop, sitting at a transportation crossroads between Nagoya and Hamamatsu. The city also has a streetcar line (Toyohashi Railroad), offering relatively robust public transit for a regional city. With 4.26 restaurants and 6.48 retail stores per 1,000 residents, daily convenience is well-served.

Welfare

Alex
The welfare score is 43.6. What's the healthcare picture?

Yuki
Is the medical infrastructure sufficient for 372,000 people?
Kai
Toyohashi has 21 hospitals (0.56 per 10,000) and 254 clinics (6.83 per 10,000), with a combined density of 7.39 per 10,000. The welfare score of 43.6 reflects modest per-capita ratios for a large city. There are 75 schools at 0.20 per 1,000 residents. The Toyohashi Municipal Hospital serves as a key facility, and the city is working to expand multilingual healthcare services.

Economy

Alex
The economy score is 46.5. It's also known as an agricultural city, right?

Yuki
What about income and population trends?
Kai
Toyohashi's taxable income per capita is about 3.58 million yen, with an economy score of 46.5. Net migration is -2,209 (-0.59%), showing population outflow. Its agricultural output has historically ranked among the nation's highest, with cabbage and perilla cultivation thriving. As a logistics hub with Mikawa Port and automotive-related industries, it has a diversified economic structure.

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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 5.42 | 2025 |
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 79,812 | 2026 |
| Avg. Rent (¥) | 49,427 | 2023 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 6.6 | 2020 |
| Retail Establishments | 2,409 | 2021 |
| Retail Establishments (per 1,000) | 6.70 | 2021 |
| Restaurant Establishments | 1,585 | 2021 |
| Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000) | 4.41 | 2021 |
| Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register) | 99.0 | 2025 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 7.59 | 2023 |
| Hospitals | 21 | 2023 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.58 | 2023 |
| Clinics | 252 | 2023 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 7.01 | 2023 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 86 | 2024 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.239 | 2024 |
| Schools (per habitable km²) | 0.391 | 2024 |
| Taxable Income per Capita (¥) | 3,709,948 | 2025 |
| Net Migration | -2,195 | 2025 |
| Net Migration Rate (%) | -0.61 | 2025 |
| Total Population | 359,759 | 2025 |
| crime_count | 1,948 | 2025 |
| crime_count_pref | 56,515 | 2025 |
| crime_rate_pref_per_1000 | 8 | 2025 |
| habitable_area_km2 | 220 | 2024 |
| resident_registry_population | 363,320 | 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 municipalityAichi 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 2026-04-22 · Data updated 2026-10-08