Livability Report
ToyonakaLivability Score
Osaka·Pop. 401,558
5-axis livability scores for Toyonaka, Osaka based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Overall Score
25
32.8
48.5
50.7
63* 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
Safety25/100Cost32.8/100Convenience48.5/100Welfare50.7/100Economy63/100Basic Information
Population
401,558
Prefecture
Osaka
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
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 |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 281,557 |
| avg_rent | 65,803 |
| Clinics | 424 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 10.56 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 9.15 |
| Hospitals | 19 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.47 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 11.03 |
| net_migration | -153 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.04 |
| Total Population | 401,558 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 42.7 |
| restaurant_count | 1,453 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 3.62 |
| retail_count | 1,896 |
| retail_per_1000 | 4.72 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 58 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.14 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 4,446,795 |
Data: 2024