Livability Report
ToyookaLivability Score
Hyogo·Pop. 45,892
5-axis livability scores for Toyooka, Hyogo based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Overall Score
38.9
57.2
49
54.2
42.9* 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
Safety38.9/100Cost57.2/100Convenience49/100Welfare54.2/100Economy42.9/100Basic Information
Population
45,892
Prefecture
Hyogo
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
Toyooka is known as the home of storks. How's safety?
Yuki
What are the specific crime rate figures?
Kai
Toyooka's crime rate is 6.94 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 39.0. The rate is somewhat elevated for a city of about 46,000, partly influenced by hosting tourist destinations like Kinosaki Onsen. Residential areas maintain a calm environment, and the region is rich in nature — notably having successfully reintroduced wild storks.
Cost of Living
Alex
The cost score of 56.2 looks favorable. Is living affordable?
Yuki
What are the land price and rent levels?
Kai
Toyooka's average land price is 50,032 yen per square meter, with average rent around 43,427 yen. The cost score of 56.2 confirms relatively affordable living within Hyogo Prefecture. As the central city of the Tajima region, it offers urban amenities at much lower housing costs than the Hanshin area. Retail stores at 8.04 per 1,000 ensure daily convenience.
Convenience
Alex
The convenience score is 48.5. How's transportation?
Yuki
Is access to Osaka and Kobe convenient?
Kai
Toyooka's public transit usage rate is 6.5%, with a convenience score of 48.5. The JR San'in Main Line and Kitakinki Tango Railway serve the city, with Limited Express Kounotori connecting to Osaka. Tajima Airport offers flights to Osaka Itami. With 4.79 restaurants and 8.04 retail stores per 1,000, including Kinosaki Onsen's dining scene, daily shopping needs are well-covered.
Welfare
Alex
The welfare score is 52.4. How's healthcare?
Yuki
How many medical facilities are there?
Kai
Toyooka has 5 hospitals (1.09 per 10,000) and 39 clinics (8.50 per 10,000), with a combined density of 9.59 per 10,000. The welfare score of 52.4 reflects standard healthcare for the population size. Education is strong with 15 schools at 0.33 per 1,000 residents. Toyooka Public Hospital serves as the regional base medical facility.
Economy
Alex
The economy score is 44.2. What's the industrial structure?
Yuki
What about income and population trends?
Kai
Toyooka's taxable income per capita is about 3.22 million yen, with an economy score of 44.2. Net migration is -212 (-0.46%), showing some outflow. Tourism centered on Kinosaki Onsen and local industries like Toyooka bags support the economy. Branding itself a 'small world city,' Toyooka is distinctive for its theater-based community development and arts-driven revitalization.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 50,032 |
| avg_rent | 43,427 |
| Clinics | 39 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 8.5 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.94 |
| Hospitals | 5 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 1.09 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 9.59 |
| net_migration | -212 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.46 |
| Total Population | 45,892 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 6.5 |
| restaurant_count | 220 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 4.79 |
| retail_count | 369 |
| retail_per_1000 | 8.04 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 15 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.33 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,219,559 |
Data: 2024