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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

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Map: based on Global Map Japan (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)

Overall Score

54.7
S
Safety49.4Cost33.3Convenience49.4Welfare65.8Economy62.5

* 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

SafetySafety49.4
CostCost33.3
ConvenienceConvenience49.4
WelfareWelfare65.8
EconomyEconomy62.5

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

Alex

Toyonaka is known as a residential city along the Hankyu line. How's safety?

Yuki

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

Alex

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

Yuki

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

Alex

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

Yuki

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

Alex

The welfare score is 51.4. How's healthcare?

Yuki

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

Alex

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

Yuki

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

IndicatorValueYear
Crime Rate (per 1,000)5.692025
Avg. Land Price (¥/m²)240,3272026
Avg. Rent (¥)73,0592023
Public Transit Usage (%)42.72020
Retail Establishments1,8962021
Retail Establishments (per 1,000)4.692021
Restaurant Establishments1,4532021
Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000)3.602021
Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register)99.52025
Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics)11.112023
Hospitals192023
Hospitals (per 10,000)0.472023
Clinics4302023
Clinics (per 10,000)10.642023
Schools (elementary + junior high + high)672024
Schools (per 1,000)0.1662024
Schools (per habitable km²)1.8422024
Taxable Income per Capita (¥)4,764,3072025
Net Migration3102025
Net Migration Rate (%)0.082025
Total Population404,0152025
crime_count2,2982025
crime_count_pref84,1072025
crime_rate_pref_per_1000102025
habitable_area_km2362024
resident_registry_population405,9582026

Data sources

IndicatorSourceYearNotes
Total Population2025 Population CensusStatistics Bureau of Japan2025
Crime Rate (per 1,000)Reported penal code offenses by municipalityOsaka Prefectural Police2025Counted 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 Tourism2026Residential sites only; simple average of sites
Avg. Rent (¥)2023 Housing and Land SurveyStatistics Bureau of Japan2023Monthly rent of rented housing; next survey in 2028
Public Transit Usage (%)2020 Population Census (means of commuting)Statistics Bureau of Japan2020To be updated when the 2025 census commuting tables are published
Retail Establishments (per 1,000)2021 Economic Census for Business ActivityMIC and METI2021Next survey in 2026
Restaurant Establishments (per 1,000)2021 Economic Census for Business ActivityMIC and METI2021Next 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 Welfare2023Hospitals and clinics combined
Schools (per habitable km²)School Basic Survey and habitable area (System of Social and Demographic Statistics)MEXT and Statistics Bureau of Japan2024Elementary, junior high and high schools per habitable km²
Taxable Income per Capita (¥)Survey on municipal tax assessmentMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications2025Taxable income per taxpayer
Net Migration Rate (%)Report on Internal MigrationStatistics Bureau of Japan2025
Residency Rate (%, census ÷ resident register)Census population ÷ resident register populationMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications2025Resident register population as of January 1, 2026

Data years: mainly 2025 (2020–2026 by indicator)

Published 2026-04-18 · Data updated 2026-10-08