Siano
Campania · Salerno

Siano

9,300 residents · 109,400 within 5 km · 128 m above sea level

69Quality of life
72Infrastruktur
64Economy

What Siano is actually like

Siano, nestled in the heart of Campania, offers a blend of historical charm and a quiet lifestyle ideal for expats and retirees. With a population of around 9,400, it features key attractions such as the Chiesa di San Rocco and the Palazzo Ducale, which showcase the town's rich architectural heritage. Surrounded by scenic landscapes, it is well-suited for outdoor enthusiasts, who can explore nearby hiking trails while enjoying the mild Mediterranean climate. While Siano has a decent quality of life, including good air quality, potential residents should be aware of limited healthcare facilities and a moderate walk score of 51, indicating that many amenities may require a vehicle. The closest beach, approximately 21 kilometers away, offers excellent water quality for leisurely days by the sea. Overall, Siano presents a tranquil setting with cultural richness, though some might find access to urban conveniences a challenge.

How Siano scores, and why

  • Quality of life here rates good (69/100) — lifted by shops, bars and restaurants within reach, held back by recycling and healthcare.
  • Infrastructure here rates good (72/100), lifted by rail connections and airport connections.
  • The local economy rates middling (64/100) — lifted by a big population within reach, held back by unemployment.

How Siano is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 22%Mid-century 68%Modern 10%
Settlement pattern
Compact
2% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 98%Dispersed 2%
Condition
65%
Ageing stock — 35% needs work
Good / excellent 65%Poor / mediocre 35%
Occupancy
89%
Lived-in year-round — 11% holiday or vacant
Main homes 89%Holiday or vacant 11%
Siano
Historic coreEstablishedPost-warModernRuralSparsely built
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Building age, condition and occupancy from the ISTAT census (2011), by census section. Occupancy is shown as one honest split — the 2011 census does not reliably separate holiday homes from vacant ones.

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