Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
204
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
13700
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
53500
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
88
Region
Piemonte
Walkability
Walker’s Paradise
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Medium
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
67
/ 20
Climate Description
Temperate climate with mild winters, moderate summers, ample rainfall, and generous sunshine.
Arona
Piemonte
Town on Lake Maggiore; walkable, historic center; healthcare, community spirit; limited cultural events.
Summary
Arona, located on the picturesque shores of Lake Maggiore in Piemonte, offers a blend of stunning natural landscapes and a thriving expat community. With a walkability score that ensures convenient access to local amenities, residents benefit from a range of shops, cafes, and cultural attractions. The town’s charming historical center showcases beautiful architecture and vibrant markets, reflecting its rich heritage.
Key attractions include the iconic Rocca di Arona, a castle offering panoramic views, and the serene lakeside promenades. Arona is also well-positioned for those valuing accessibility, lying just a short drive from international airports. While the town enjoys a reputation for high-quality healthcare and commendable air quality, potential drawbacks include a limited variety of cultural events and activities compared to larger cities. Nonetheless, Arona’s inviting atmosphere and strong community spirit make it a compelling choice for retirees seeking a tranquil lifestyle in Italy.
✅ Pros
– Excellent healthcare services with high-quality facilities available.
– Good air quality, contributing to a healthier lifestyle.
– Low unemployment rate, indicating a stable local economy.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Strong integration opportunities for expats and retirees.
– Reasonable infrastructure supporting daily commuting and transportation needs.
– Mild climate, suitable for year-round outdoor activities.
– Access to beautiful Lake Maggiore and surrounding nature.
– Internet connectivity is reliable, facilitating remote work options.
– Vibrant community with a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant evening activities.
– Public transport may not cover all desired destinations efficiently.
– Accessibility issues for those with mobility challenges in some areas.
– Language barrier can be a challenge for newcomers.
– Limited shopping options compared to larger cities nearby.
– Seasonal tourist influx may lead to crowded local attractions.
– Some bureaucratic processes can be frustratingly slow.
– Higher living costs in scenic areas near Lake Maggiore.
– Less diverse dining options compared to major urban centers.
– Quiet atmosphere may feel uneventful for some expats.
Arona Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
13700
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
53500
Births Per 100 Deaths
40.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Some Tourism
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
24200
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
830 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Malpensa (Milan)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
10
Driving Time
32min(s)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is located near Milan, Italy, and is the second largest and busiest airport in the country. Handling 28.5 million passengers, the airport connects to around 195 destinations worldwide, serving as a major hub for EasyJet. Key routes include flights to New York, London, Dubai, and Istanbul, making it a significant international gateway. Notable for its effective connectivity with Milan’s city centre via the Malpensa Express, the airport caters extensively to travellers heading to diverse European, American, and Asian destinations.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Linate (Milan)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
50min(s)
Milan Linate Airport (LIN), situated in Segrate and Peschiera Borromeo in Lombardy, Italy, serves around 10.6 million passengers annually. It focuses on flights within Europe and the United Kingdom, serving as a hub for ITA Airways. The airport offers convenient connections to popular destinations such as Rome, Cagliari, and Paris, making it an accessible choice for travellers seeking direct European flights.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Torino Airport (Turin)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
59min(s)
Turin Airport, also called Turin-Caselle Airport, is situated in Caselle Torinese, approximately 16 km north-west of Turin, Italy. In 2022, it catered to over 4 million passengers with significant connections to international destinations including Frankfurt, Barcelona, and London, and domestic routes like Rome and Naples. The airport hosts a mix of European carriers, providing travellers with connectivity suitable for both business and leisure, featuring mainline and budget airlines.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Arona
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
5min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Arona includes the Domodossola–Milan and Arona–Novara rail lines, with the former being an active line while the Santhià–Arona line is currently closed. Key destinations connected by direct trains are:
– Domodossola to Milano Centrale via RegioExpress service every two hours
– Domodossola to Milano Porta Garibaldi via Regionale service
– Novara during rush hours.
The main operator for these services is Trenitalia, with a focus on regional trains. Departures are generally every two hours for the longer routes, although the frequency can vary, especially for services to Novara. Stazione di Arona does not feature high-speed trains; it primarily serves regional connections.
Overall, the station provides a mix of regional services suitable for daily commuters and local travel needs.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Borgo Ticino
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
16min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Borgo Ticino includes several rail lines operated by Trenitalia and Italo. Key destinations connected directly by trains from this station include Arona, Novara, Milan, Trento, Milan Central Station, and Bolzano/Bozen.
The frequency of train departures is as follows: 27 trains per day to Milan, 12 trains to Novara, 7 to Arona, 18 to Trento, and 18 to Bolzano/Bozen.
While the specific types of trains are not explicitly mentioned, the services include a mix of regional and intercity trains. High-speed trains are also likely available, given the connections to major cities such as Milan.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Borgomanero
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
17min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Borgomanero
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station is predominantly served by regional trains on the Novara-Milan Line.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Major destinations include Novara, Gozzano, Milan Central Station, and Orta-Miasino. Other connections exist to Levico Terme and several local stops.
– **Train operators**: The primary operator for services from Borgomanero is Trenitalia.
– **Frequency of departures**:
– To Novara: 9 trains per day (approximately every 1.5 hours)
– To Gozzano: 7 trains per day
– To Milan Central Station: 22 trains per day (approximately every 30 minutes)
– To Milan: 15 trains per day
– To Levico Terme: 14 trains per day
– To Orta-Miasino: 7 trains per day
– **Type of trains**: The station predominantly offers regional trains, with no high-speed train services available.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
3
Bars
4
Cafes
1
Cinemas
1
Dentists
11
Golf Courses
7
Gyms
14
Health Clinics
25
Hiking Trails
41
Historical Sites
125
Libraries
3
Museums
52
Parks
12
Pharmacies
12
Restaurants
166
Shopping Centres
45
Supermarkets
4
Spas
5
Beach
Name
Rocchette - Lido Nautica
Driving Distance
4mins
Water Quality Rating
2 - Good
Mountain Resort
Name
Mottarone
Driving Distance
42mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
95
Nearest Hospital Name
Santissima Trinità
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
5 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
19
Local Public Healthcare Provider
NO
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Piemonte, the local healthcare system demonstrates above-average quality in several key aspects. It excels notably in hospital care and responds efficiently to bone fractures within a two-day time frame. Breast cancer surgeries often employ minimally invasive techniques. Emergency cardiac treatment for certain heart attacks shows prompt execution. However, the management of post-operative stays and readmissions following heart failure and heart attacks reveals room for improvement. Overall, the healthcare services provide a competent level of care, suitable for those prioritising advanced local treatment alongside reliable emergency response capabilities.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
21
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
0
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
8
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
86.727
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Medium
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
1406
Median
1956
Third Quartile
2845
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Walker's Paradise
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Bottom 50%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Top 50%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
[?]
Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Sunshine
Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)
Snowfall
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Climate Description
Arona experiences a temperate climate, characterized by mild temperatures and ample rainfall. The town enjoys generous sunshine, ensuring pleasant, luminous days for most of the year. Winters are mild with occasional snowfall, adding a picturesque touch without causing significant disruptions. Summers in Arona are moderately warm, ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the local scenery. The climate strikes a perfect balance, offering residents a comfortable setting year-round, conducive to both relaxation and the pursuit of outdoor leisure. This makes Arona an attractive destination for expats and retirees seeking a tranquil lifestyle coupled with natural beauty.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Fair
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Fair
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
88
Air Quality Description
In Arona, Italy, the quality of the air typically presents as moderately satisfactory, aligning closely with standards that promote comfortable living and outdoor activity. The particulate matter, both fine and coarse, remains at levels that whisper of minor urban influences but generally do not deter from everyday enjoyment or activities. Nitrogen and sulfur dioxide levels are notably low, indicative of efficient local emissions controls and limited industrial activity. For those sensitive to atmospheric conditions, occasional fluctuations in ozone might warrant attention, though this is often a seasonal or environmental commentary rather than a constant concern. Overall, Arona offers an air quality environment that supports healthy living.
In Arona, Italy, the quality of the air typically presents as moderately satisfactory, aligning closely with standards that promote comfortable living and outdoor activity. The particulate matter, both fine and coarse, remains at levels that whisper of minor urban influences but generally do not deter from everyday enjoyment or activities. Nitrogen and sulfur dioxide levels are notably low, indicative of efficient local emissions controls and limited industrial activity. For those sensitive to atmospheric conditions, occasional fluctuations in ozone might warrant attention, though this is often a seasonal or environmental commentary rather than a constant concern. Overall, Arona offers an air quality environment that supports healthy living.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Arona in Piemonte is well-connected via road and rail. The town lies near the A26 motorway, providing access to major cities. Malpensa Airport is the closest, approximately 32 minutes away, while local train stations offer reasonable connectivity to surrounding areas and larger transit hubs in Milan.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Arona, located in the Piemonte region of Italy, showcases a rich culinary scene characterized by traditional Piedmontese dishes. Local culinary offerings include renowned specialties such as agnolotti del plin, tajarin, vitello tonnato, and bagna cauda, all underscored by the use of high-quality ingredients like truffles and local cheeses. The dining landscape is diverse, featuring a mix of Italian and international cuisines, including Mediterranean, Asian, and American options, catering to various palates. Notably, Arona is home to the Michelin-starred restaurant Villa Crespi, recognized for its exceptional dining experience.
Shopping Overview
The area offers diverse shopping options, including shopping centres, bustling marketplaces, and fashion boutiques. Notable formats include established shopping districts with a variety of retail outlets, alongside local markets featuring handicrafts and gastronomy products. Expats and retirees can explore both modern shopping malls and traditional commercial areas, accommodating various preferences for leisure and daily necessities.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Arona, located in Piemonte, features several notable trails and parks ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The Lungolago di Arona offers a scenic path along the lakefront, suitable for leisurely walks and accessibility. Hikers can explore trails like the Rocca Borromea ring tour or the Cascata Tina Bautina loop from Meina, which presents moderate challenges. Additionally, nearby nature parks provide diverse experiences with forest trails and wetland biotopes. Expats can benefit from these recreational activities that promote healthy living and community engagement.
✅ Pros
– Excellent healthcare services with high-quality facilities available.
– Good air quality, contributing to a healthier lifestyle.
– Low unemployment rate, indicating a stable local economy.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Strong integration opportunities for expats and retirees.
– Reasonable infrastructure supporting daily commuting and transportation needs.
– Mild climate, suitable for year-round outdoor activities.
– Access to beautiful Lake Maggiore and surrounding nature.
– Internet connectivity is reliable, facilitating remote work options.
– Vibrant community with a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant evening activities.
– Public transport may not cover all desired destinations efficiently.
– Accessibility issues for those with mobility challenges in some areas.
– Language barrier can be a challenge for newcomers.
– Limited shopping options compared to larger cities nearby.
– Seasonal tourist influx may lead to crowded local attractions.
– Some bureaucratic processes can be frustratingly slow.
– Higher living costs in scenic areas near Lake Maggiore.
– Less diverse dining options compared to major urban centers.
– Quiet atmosphere may feel uneventful for some expats.
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