Saitama's Happiness and Livability Rankings of 2026 Announced
Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd., based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has recently unveiled its latest survey results focusing on residential satisfaction across Saitama Prefecture. This survey, distinguished by its scale, presents the "2026 Saitama Prefecture Happiness Ranking" and the "2026 Saitama Prefecture Livability Ranking" as part of a broader assessment of living conditions in the region. The methodology involved asking residents about their happiness levels and desire to remain in their current cities.
The happiness index measured respondents' overall feelings about their happiness on a 10-point scale, transforming the mean responses into a score out of 100. Conversely, the livability index gauged the likelihood of residents wishing to stay in their current neighborhoods, scoring them from 0 to 100 based on their affirmations.
In the municipal happiness rankings, the top position was claimed by Urawa Ward in Saitama City, notably achieving a score with a deviation of 70, the highest in the survey. Following closely were Minami Ward in Saitama City at second place and Hasuda City, which climbed from seventh to third place, marking a significant improvement. Interestingly, the town of Misato in Kodama District, which saw a dramatic rise from 20th to 10th place, stands out as the only rural area represented in the top rankings.
When it comes to the livability rankings, Urawa Ward also tops the list, followed by Yokoze Town in Chichibu District at second, and Midori Ward in Saitama City, which maintains its rank for the second consecutive year. Notably, Ina Town in Kita-Adachi District surged from the 21st position last year to claim the 10th spot this year.
In the station-specific rankings for happiness, Koshigaya Lake Town in Koshigaya City secured the top rank for the sixth year in a row, while Wado Station in Miyashiro Town held second place, reinforcing its position for consecutive years. Moreover, Higashi-Kamihara Station in Kitaku has made a remarkable leap from 18th to third place this year, showing the potential for significant shifts in satisfaction regarding station communities.
For the livability by station, Ishihara Station in Kumagaya City continues to hold the top position, followed by Kamo-Miya in Kita Ward of Saitama and Urawa Station, which rounds out the top three. This year marks the first appearance of Komaeda Station in Fukaya City in the rankings, bringing fresh representation.
The top city, Urawa Ward of Saitama City, achieved high scores across all attributes of livability, indicating its reputation as a desirable area to live. Six out of the top ten municipalities in happiness are correlated with high livability scores, confirming a trend where resident satisfaction and the intention to remain are interconnected. The overall satisfaction and attachment to the city reflected in the survey underscore the importance of community pride and strong local identity.
Reports indicate that Misato Town and Yokoze Town have experienced considerable leaps in rankings. Such movements could be indicative of changing perspectives and the evolving nature of community life across Saitama. The ongoing development plans and local engagement efforts by municipal authorities may play a vital role in boosting residents' satisfaction and sense of belonging.
Data was collected from a sample of 49,322 respondents aged 20 and older living in Saitama, covering five years from 2022 to 2026. The demographic breakdown exhibited a slight skew towards males and married individuals, representative of the general population dynamics in the area.
Overall, these findings not only highlight Saitama's standout areas for happiness and livability but also serve as a wake-up call for local authorities to continue enhancing the regions that rank lower. An enhanced focus on improving living standards across all municipalities is crucial for future rankings and community satisfaction.
The happiness index measured respondents' overall feelings about their happiness on a 10-point scale, transforming the mean responses into a score out of 100. Conversely, the livability index gauged the likelihood of residents wishing to stay in their current neighborhoods, scoring them from 0 to 100 based on their affirmations.
Key Findings
In the municipal happiness rankings, the top position was claimed by Urawa Ward in Saitama City, notably achieving a score with a deviation of 70, the highest in the survey. Following closely were Minami Ward in Saitama City at second place and Hasuda City, which climbed from seventh to third place, marking a significant improvement. Interestingly, the town of Misato in Kodama District, which saw a dramatic rise from 20th to 10th place, stands out as the only rural area represented in the top rankings.
When it comes to the livability rankings, Urawa Ward also tops the list, followed by Yokoze Town in Chichibu District at second, and Midori Ward in Saitama City, which maintains its rank for the second consecutive year. Notably, Ina Town in Kita-Adachi District surged from the 21st position last year to claim the 10th spot this year.
In the station-specific rankings for happiness, Koshigaya Lake Town in Koshigaya City secured the top rank for the sixth year in a row, while Wado Station in Miyashiro Town held second place, reinforcing its position for consecutive years. Moreover, Higashi-Kamihara Station in Kitaku has made a remarkable leap from 18th to third place this year, showing the potential for significant shifts in satisfaction regarding station communities.
For the livability by station, Ishihara Station in Kumagaya City continues to hold the top position, followed by Kamo-Miya in Kita Ward of Saitama and Urawa Station, which rounds out the top three. This year marks the first appearance of Komaeda Station in Fukaya City in the rankings, bringing fresh representation.
Trends and Insights
The top city, Urawa Ward of Saitama City, achieved high scores across all attributes of livability, indicating its reputation as a desirable area to live. Six out of the top ten municipalities in happiness are correlated with high livability scores, confirming a trend where resident satisfaction and the intention to remain are interconnected. The overall satisfaction and attachment to the city reflected in the survey underscore the importance of community pride and strong local identity.
Reports indicate that Misato Town and Yokoze Town have experienced considerable leaps in rankings. Such movements could be indicative of changing perspectives and the evolving nature of community life across Saitama. The ongoing development plans and local engagement efforts by municipal authorities may play a vital role in boosting residents' satisfaction and sense of belonging.
Survey Background
Data was collected from a sample of 49,322 respondents aged 20 and older living in Saitama, covering five years from 2022 to 2026. The demographic breakdown exhibited a slight skew towards males and married individuals, representative of the general population dynamics in the area.
Overall, these findings not only highlight Saitama's standout areas for happiness and livability but also serve as a wake-up call for local authorities to continue enhancing the regions that rank lower. An enhanced focus on improving living standards across all municipalities is crucial for future rankings and community satisfaction.
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