Most Educated in Hyōgo

Top 49 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Hyōgo

1 Takasago 29.2%

2 Itami 29.2%

3 Ikaruga 29.2%

4 Himeji 29.2%

5 Hamasaka 29.2%

6 Fukura 29.2%

7 Ashiya 29.2%

8 Amagasaki 29.2%

9 Kariya 29.2%

10 Aioi 29.2%

11 Kimokawa 29.2%

12 Kamikawa 29.2%

13 Yonedacho Sendo 29.2%

14 Kajiya 29.2%

15 Katō 29.2%

16 Tatsuno 29.2%

17 Awaji 29.2%

18 Kasai 29.2%

19 Minamiawaji 29.2%

20 Shisō 29.2%

21 Tanba 29.2%

22 Amaji 29.2%

23 Inami 29.2%

24 Tamba-Sasayama 29.2%

25 Tamba 29.2%

26 Sandachō 29.2%

27 Yashiro 29.2%

28 Yamazakichō-nakabirose 29.2%

29 Yabu 29.2%

30 Wadayama 29.2%

31 Toyooka 29.2%

32 Tatsunochō-tominaga 29.2%

33 Takarazuka 29.2%

34 Sumoto 29.2%

35 Shirahamachō-usazakiminami 29.2%

36 Sayō 29.2%

37 Sasayama 29.2%

38 Akashi 29.2%

39 Ono 29.2%

40 Higashinozoe 29.2%

41 Nishiwaki 29.2%

42 Nishitawara 29.2%

43 Nishinomiya 29.2%

44 Miki 29.2%

45 Kobe 29.2%

46 Kawanishi 29.2%

47 Kasumi 29.2%

48 Kamigōri 29.2%

49 Kakogawachō-honmachi 29.2%

The most educated cities in Hyōgo have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Takasago leads with 29.2% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Takasago, 29.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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