Livability Report
ToyonakaLivability Score
Osaka·Pop. 404,015
5-axis livability scores for Toyonaka, Osaka based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published 2026-04-18 · 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
404,015
Prefecture
Osaka
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
Toyonaka is known as a residential city along the Hankyu line. How's safety?

Yuki
What are the specific crime rate figures?
Kai
Toyonaka's crime rate is 9.15 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 24.9. As a core city of about 402,000 within the Osaka metropolitan area, the crime rate runs higher. However, northern and central residential areas remain quiet, and planned developments like Senri New Town have well-established crime prevention infrastructure. Note that conditions vary significantly by neighborhood.

Cost of Living

Alex
The cost score of 36.8 is quite low. Is housing expensive?

Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent figures?
Kai
Toyonaka's average land price is 281,557 yen per square meter, with average rent around 65,803 yen. The cost score of 36.8 reflects premium housing costs as a residential city close to central Osaka. The upscale Hankyu line neighborhoods drive up average land prices. However, areas near Osaka International Airport in the south offer more moderately priced options.

Convenience

Alex
The convenience score is 49.5. Transportation access must be good, right?

Yuki
How convenient is access to central Osaka?
Kai
Toyonaka's public transit usage rate is 42.7%, with a convenience score of 49.5. Three rail lines — Hankyu Takarazuka, Kita-Osaka Kyuko, and Osaka Monorail — serve the city within 15km of central Osaka. Shin-Osaka Station is nearby, and Osaka International Airport is within city limits. With 3.62 restaurants and 4.72 retail stores per 1,000 residents, station-area commercial facilities provide high daily convenience.

Welfare

Alex
The welfare score is 51.4. How's healthcare?

Yuki
Are medical facilities adequate for a city of 400,000?
Kai
Toyonaka has 19 hospitals (0.47 per 10,000) and 424 clinics (10.56 per 10,000), with a combined density of 11.03 per 10,000. The welfare score of 51.4 reflects notably high clinic density, ensuring excellent primary care access. There are 58 schools at 0.14 per 1,000 residents. The city's 99.9% sewerage coverage rate is also noteworthy for its urban infrastructure quality.

Economy

Alex
The economy score of 61.1 is remarkably high. What's driving that?

Yuki
What about income levels and population trends?
Kai
Toyonaka's taxable income per capita is about 4.45 million yen, with an economy score of 61.1, reflecting high income levels. Net migration is -153 (-0.04%), essentially stable. With core companies like the Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group headquartered here, the economy centers on commerce and services. Its strong appeal as an Osaka bedroom community supports economic stability.

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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 5.69 | 2025 |
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 240,327 | 2026 |
| Avg. Rent (¥) | 73,059 | 2023 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 42.7 | 2020 |
| Retail Establishments | 1,896 | 2021 |
| Retail Establishments (per 1,000) | 4.69 | 2021 |
| Restaurant Establishments | 1,453 | 2021 |
| Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000) | 3.60 | 2021 |
| Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register) | 99.5 | 2025 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 11.11 | 2023 |
| Hospitals | 19 | 2023 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.47 | 2023 |
| Clinics | 430 | 2023 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 10.64 | 2023 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 67 | 2024 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.166 | 2024 |
| Schools (per habitable km²) | 1.842 | 2024 |
| Taxable Income per Capita (¥) | 4,764,307 | 2025 |
| Net Migration | 310 | 2025 |
| Net Migration Rate (%) | 0.08 | 2025 |
| Total Population | 404,015 | 2025 |
| crime_count | 2,298 | 2025 |
| crime_count_pref | 84,107 | 2025 |
| crime_rate_pref_per_1000 | 10 | 2025 |
| habitable_area_km2 | 36 | 2024 |
| resident_registry_population | 405,958 | 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 municipalityOsaka 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 2026-04-18 · Data updated 2026-10-08