ZushiLivability Score

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Zushi's crime rate is 4.75 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 52.9. This compact seaside residential city of about 42,000 people sits at the base of the Miura Peninsula. Quiet residential neighborhoods spread through an environment surrounded by sea and mountains. With many residents commuting to central Tokyo, the city is particularly calm and peaceful during daytime hours. The close-knit community connections of a small city also contribute positively to public safety.

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Zushi's average land price is 239,763 yen per square meter, which is quite high, resulting in a cost score of 47.3. However, average rent is 47,509 yen, relatively contained compared to the land prices. The seaside resort atmosphere and good access to central Tokyo are reflected in property values. With 5.68 restaurants and 7.46 retail stores per 1,000 residents, this small city offers a well-equipped commercial environment for daily needs.

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Zushi's public transit usage rate is 35.5%, with a convenience score of 55.4. JR Yokosuka Line and Keikyu Zushi Line provide access to central Tokyo in about one hour. The high public transit rate reflects the large commuter population. Retail density is 7.46 stores per 1,000 residents, quite robust for daily needs. Zushi offers a unique balance of beach lifestyle centered on Zushi Beach and urban convenience as a distinctive commuter town.

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Zushi has 2 hospitals (0.48 per 10,000 residents) and 30 clinics (7.13 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 7.61 per 10,000. The welfare score is 45.6. There are 11 schools at 0.26 per 1,000 residents, showing solid educational coverage. While a small city of 42,000, larger medical facilities in neighboring Yokosuka and Kamakura are readily accessible, meaning practical healthcare access is better than the numbers alone suggest.

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Zushi's economy score is 46.7. Taxable income per capita is approximately 3.11 million yen, and the net migration rate is -0.11%, nearly balanced. As primarily a commuter town for Tokyo workers, large-scale local industry is limited, but steady demand from those seeking a seaside lifestyle maintains the population. The restaurant density of 5.68 per 1,000 indicates a local economy centered on food service, with tourism and leisure activities around Zushi Beach also contributing to economic activity.