TsukubaLivability Score

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Tsukuba's crime rate is 7.0 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 38.6. As an academic city of about 242,000 people with many international researchers, the higher population mobility is partly reflected in the numbers. The planned layout of Tsukuba Science City offers good visibility, and with generous park space, most residents find the actual living environment quite peaceful.

Kai

Tsukuba's average land price is 81,526 yen per square meter, with average rent at 53,081 yen. The cost score is 50.2, placing it in a moderate range. Areas along the Tsukuba Express line have seen rising land values due to ongoing development, but considering the quality of the planned residential environment, the cost-performance ratio is reasonable. Per-capita park area exceeds the national average, supporting a spacious lifestyle.

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Tsukuba's public transit usage rate is 9.1%, with a convenience score of 44.0. The Tsukuba Express reaches Akihabara in as little as 45 minutes, and the Ken-O Expressway and Joban Expressway are also accessible. Retail density is 6.51 stores per 1,000 residents and restaurants at 3.22 per 1,000, with commercial facilities concentrated around Kenkyu-Gakuen Station. With a car, daily life is comfortable, and residents can take advantage of the well-developed infrastructure of a city hosting around 300 research institutions and companies.

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Tsukuba has 12 hospitals (0.50 per 10,000 residents) and 202 clinics (8.36 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 8.86 per 10,000. The welfare score is 47.1. There are 45 schools at 0.19 per 1,000 residents. The University of Tsukuba Hospital provides advanced medical care, and the city's research expertise extends into healthcare. Education quality is supported by the Tsukuba University-affiliated school system and the academically-minded community.

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Tsukuba's economy score is an impressive 70.8. Taxable income per capita is approximately 4.27 million yen, and the net migration rate is +1.07%, showing continued population inflow. Around 300 research institutions and companies are concentrated here, and the high proportion of researchers and professionals is reflected in the elevated income levels. Since the Tsukuba Express opened, development along the line has been vigorous with notable population growth. It's a unique economic zone where Mt. Tsukuba's natural beauty coexists with cutting-edge science and technology.