Livability Report
ToyohashiLivability Score
Aichi·Pop. 371,920
5-axis livability scores for Toyohashi, Aichi based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Overall Score
43.3
51.8
45.1
42.8
45.2* 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
Safety43.3/100Cost51.8/100Convenience45.1/100Welfare42.8/100Economy45.2/100Basic Information
Population
371,920
Prefecture
Aichi
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
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 |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 99,511 |
| avg_rent | 48,622 |
| Clinics | 254 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 6.83 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.26 |
| Hospitals | 21 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.56 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 7.39 |
| net_migration | -2,209 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.59 |
| Total Population | 371,920 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 6.6 |
| restaurant_count | 1,585 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 4.26 |
| retail_count | 2,409 |
| retail_per_1000 | 6.48 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 75 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.2 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,576,831 |
Data: 2024