TsuLivability Score

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Tsu's crime rate is 5.76 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 46.5. As a prefectural capital with about 275,000 people, it maintains a certain level of urban function while retaining the calm atmosphere of a regional city. With its heritage as a castle town of the Todo clan, historical streetscapes remain, and residential areas are relatively quiet. The areas around Tsu Kannon temple and Senju-ji temple give the city a strong sense of community cohesion.

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Tsu's average land price is 52,698 yen per square meter, with average rent at 44,685 yen. The cost score of 55.5 is quite favorable. For a prefectural capital, housing costs are quite reasonable, allowing residents to enjoy well-developed administrative services and educational facilities while keeping expenses low. Local food companies like Imuraya and Oyatsu Company are headquartered here, providing a solid economic foundation.

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Tsu's public transit usage rate is 8.1%, with a convenience score of 44.8. The Kintetsu Nagoya Line and JR Kisei Main Line serve the city, and high-speed boats connect Tsu Nagisa-machi to Chubu International Airport. Retail density is 6.59 stores per 1,000 residents, and restaurants at 3.70 per 1,000. While it's primarily a car-oriented city, rail access to Nagoya is available, and as an academic city with Mie University and prefectural facilities, daily convenience is well-supported.

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Tsu has 22 hospitals (0.80 per 10,000 residents) and 276 clinics (10.05 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 10.85 per 10,000. The welfare score is a solid 54.1. There are 73 schools at a ratio of 0.27 per 1,000 residents, which is quite robust, along with educational institutions including Mie University. The nearby Sakakibara hot springs also contribute to the city's wellness environment.

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Tsu's economy score is 47.7. Taxable income per capita is approximately 3.45 million yen, and the net migration rate is -0.34%, showing a slight outflow trend. Beyond shipbuilding and heavy industry, food manufacturers like Imuraya and Oyatsu Company have their headquarters here, creating a diverse industrial base. Administrative functions as a prefectural capital also support employment, and with an annual average temperature of 16.3 degrees Celsius, it offers a stable living environment in a mild climate.