Statte
Puglia · Taranto

Statte

12,600 residents · 63,700 within 5 km · 154 m above sea level

67Quality of life
58Infrastruktur
74Economy

What Statte is actually like

Statte, nestled in Puglia's vibrant landscape, presents a unique blend of culture and tradition suitable for expats and retirees. Located conveniently near Taranto, this town offers easy access to historical sites and natural beauty, with pristine beaches just a short drive away. Statte boasts a rich cultural life characterized by community ceremonies, local cuisine, and a laid-back atmosphere, ideal for those seeking a slower pace of living. While its small-town charm and local industries, such as agriculture and wine production, appeal to many, expats may find the healthcare sector lacking when compared to larger cities. The communal lifestyle can also be refreshing, offering opportunities to engage with friendly locals in social settings such as cafés. For expats looking for a tranquil setting with a strong sense of community, Statte offers an attractive, albeit simpler, lifestyle in the heart of Puglia.

How Statte is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 15%Mid-century 81%Modern 4%
Settlement pattern
Compact
3% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 97%Dispersed 3%
Condition
93%
Mostly sound — 7% needs work
Good / excellent 93%Poor / mediocre 7%
Occupancy
92%
Lived-in year-round — 8% holiday or vacant
Main homes 92%Holiday or vacant 8%
StatteVocchiaroSabatiniAccetta Grande
Historic coreEstablishedPost-warModernRuralSparsely built

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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