E-heya Net: Livability & Desired City Ranking 2026 <Niigata Edition>
Daito Kentaku has released the 'E-heya Net Livability & Desired City Ranking 2026 <Niigata Edition>'. Chuo-ku, Niigata City ranked 1st in livability for the 2nd consecutive year and 1st in desired cities for the 8th consecutive year, valued for its convenience as an administrative and economic hub.
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- 📰 Published: May 27, 2026 at 11:10
- 🔍 Collected: May 31, 2026 at 23:04 (107h 54m after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 2, 2026 at 05:14 (30h 9m after Collected)
Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kei Takeuchi) has conducted one of the largest residential satisfaction surveys and compiled the 'E-heya Net Livability Ranking 2026 ' and 'E-heya Net Desired City Ranking 2026 '. Key points of the Livability Ranking: Chuo-ku, Niigata City ranked 1st for the 2nd consecutive year, followed by Seiro Town and Nishi-ku, Niigata City. Chuo-ku is the most populous ward in Niigata City, serving as the economic and administrative center with the prefectural government, city hall, and numerous commercial facilities. Niigata Station serves as a terminal with multiple lines, including the Joetsu Shinkansen, making the area highly convenient. Key points of the Desired City Ranking: Chuo-ku, Niigata City ranked 1st for 8 consecutive years. Tokyo 23 Wards ranked 2nd for 5 consecutive years, and Nagaoka City ranked 3rd for 2 consecutive years. 78.4% of respondents are positive about their current city. Survey Overview: Compiled from 13,447 residents of Niigata Prefecture aged 20 and over between 2022 and 2026. Survey planning and analysis: Ken So, Fellow, Daito Kentaku Rental Future Research Institute.
FAQ
Where are the most livable cities in Niigata?
Chuo-ku, Niigata City is highly rated as the administrative and commercial center.