YokosukaLivability Score

Kai

Yokosuka's crime rate is 4.75 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 52.9. As a core city of about 388,000 people, it's known as the site of Commodore Perry's Black Ships arrival and remains a naval port city hosting US Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force bases. The Dobuita Street area is an internationally vibrant entertainment district, but residential areas spread across the hilly Miura Peninsula terrain maintain a relatively peaceful environment. The maritime temperate climate also contributes to livability.

Kai

Yokosuka's average land price is 141,882 yen per square meter, with average rent at 52,845 yen. The cost score is 48.2, relatively affordable for Kanagawa Prefecture. Considering the roughly one-hour access to central Tokyo, these prices for a seaside Miura Peninsula location are attractive. The city offers unique food culture including Navy Curry, and the western areas have active agriculture and fishing, providing access to fresh local ingredients.

Kai

Yokosuka's public transit usage rate is 44.1%, a high level, with a convenience score of 51.2. Two rail lines — JR Yokosuka Line and Keikyu Main Line — reach central Tokyo in about one hour, and the Yokohama-Yokosuka Expressway connects to Haneda Airport in about an hour. The high public transit rate reflects the large number of rail commuters. Retail density is 5.58 stores per 1,000 residents, with restaurants at 3.79. The Yokosuka Research Park (YRP) houses ICT research facilities, offering possibilities for living close to work.

Kai

Yokosuka has 12 hospitals (0.31 per 10,000 residents) and 306 clinics (7.89 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 8.19 per 10,000. The welfare score is 45.4. There are 72 schools at 0.19 per 1,000 residents. The hilly terrain means residential areas are scattered, with clinics distributed across various neighborhoods accordingly. Areas around major employers like the Nissan Oppama plant and NTT R&D Center also offer supportive environments for working parents.

Kai

Yokosuka's economy score is 49.5. Taxable income per capita is approximately 3.44 million yen, and the net migration rate is -0.16%, a slight outflow. Beyond base-related activity, diverse industries support the economy including Nissan's Oppama plant, NTT R&D Center, and ICT research institutions at Yokosuka Research Park (YRP). Agriculture and fishing thrive in the western areas, and the city promotes itself as an 'International Coastal Cultural City' to increase visitor numbers.