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2025 Ishikawa Prefecture Living Satisfaction and Desired City Rankings

In a significant analysis conducted by Daiko Kenta Co., headquartered in Tokyo, the latest findings from the "Good Room Net Living Satisfaction Ranking 2025 (Ishikawa Prefecture Version)" and the "Good Room Net Desired City Ranking 2025 (Ishikawa Prefecture Version)" have been unveiled.

Key Highlights of the Living Satisfaction Ranking

For the seventh consecutive year, Nonoichi City claims the top spot, followed by Kanazawa City and Hakusan City.

• - Nonoichi City: This city, which has developed as a bedroom community for Kanazawa City, offers a wealth of amenities including supermarkets and drugstores, and features popular shopping areas like Aeon Town and Costco. It is also recognized as an educational hub, housing several universities, which has contributed to its consistent high standing over the years.
• - Nomi City's Position: Coming in at the fifth position for the second year in a row, Nomi City is conveniently located next to Kanazawa City, allowing easy access to the city center by car or train in about 20 minutes. It hosts the Kanazawa Medical University Hospital and the shopping mall 'Conformall Noto'. Furthermore, Tsubata Town of the same district rose from eighth to seventh in this year's rankings.

Details on the Desired City Ranking

For those exploring desirable places to live, Kanazawa City remains first for seven years running, closely trailed by Nonoichi City. The Tokyo 23 wards stand firm in third place for the fourth consecutive year. Interestingly, Yokohama City jumped from sixth to fourth this year, marking its entrance into the top five.

• - Community Sentiment: A notable 74.5% expressed a positive sentiment towards their current living arrangement. For many respondents, the idea of moving elsewhere seemed less appealing, as 50.5% reported having no specific desired city, and 24% stated they would prefer to remain in their current locality.

Rankings Overview

The "Living Satisfaction Ranking" aggregates responses from five years (2021-2025), alongside responses from 2020 and 2019 when required.

• - Factors Considered: The rankings were determined based on various factors such as community safety, cost of living, and local amenities. Significant findings included Hakuichi District's Hodatsu Town securing top marks for safety and cost of living affordability among local residents.

Research Methodology

• - Methodology: The data was compiled through an online survey conducted by Macromill, targeting residents aged 20 years and older in Ishikawa Prefecture, yielding a total of 7,314 respondents across several years. The survey results showed a balanced demographic, with a near parity in gender ratios and various marital statuses represented.
• - Survey Timeline: The research spanned various periods, with the latest data collection occurring between February 21 to March 10, 2025, gathering responses from 1,623 individuals during this timeframe.

Conclusion

This year's rankings not only reflect the residents' preferences for living conditions but also illustrate the evolving dynamics in Ishikawa Prefecture as more people prioritize community and amenities. The full survey results can be explored to understand the meticulous factors involved in assessing livability in this region.

For further details, visit the official website here and see the press release here.