Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
446
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
27500
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.
64700
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Region
Umbria
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.
Relatively Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
84
/ 39
Climate Description
Mild winters, warm summers, abundant sunlight, and moderate rainfall create a balanced climate.
Assisi
Umbria
Historic town known for medieval architecture, spiritual significance, and local traditions. Low air pollution.
Summary
Assisi, nestled in the verdant hills of Umbria, offers a rich blend of history and community that appeals to many foreign expats and retirees. The town is famed for its stunning medieval architecture and as the birthplace of Saint Francis, drawing those interested in spirituality and art. Key attractions include the Basilica of San Francesco, renowned for its frescoes, and the charming streets that invite leisurely exploration. Local traditions, such as the celebration of religious festivals, provide opportunities for cultural immersion.
While Assisi boasts a low air pollution rate and is merely a 13-minute drive from the nearest airport, some drawbacks exist. The town’s walkability score is low, which can limit everyday mobility, and the nearest beach is a significant distance away. Additionally, while healthcare quality is generally acceptable, expats may find it lacking compared to larger urban centers. Overall, Assisi presents a unique lifestyle for those willing to adapt to its rhythms.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage throughout the town.
– Stunning views of the surrounding Umbrian countryside.
– Strong sense of community and local traditions.
– High air quality ensures a healthier living environment.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger cities.
– Excellent opportunities for integration and social activities.
– Well-connected public transportation to nearby cities.
– Presence of quality healthcare facilities and services.
– Vibrant tourism contributes to local economy and culture.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare score may raise concerns for some expats.
– Internet speeds can be slower than in larger cities.
– Infrastructure score indicates potential for improvement in services.
– High tourist traffic may lead to crowded public spaces.
– Job market is limited for those seeking employment opportunities.
– Cultural experiences may lean heavily on religious tourism.
– Mild climate can be too humid in summer months.
– Smaller town means fewer entertainment and dining options available.
– Limited educational facilities for families with children.
– Local dialects may pose communication challenges for newcomers.
Assisi Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
27500
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.
64700
Births Per 100 Deaths
50.0
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.
Highly Touristic
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.
20700
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.
3686 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Perugia-San Francesco d'Assisi (Perugia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
13min(s)
Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi – Umbria International Airport is located in the Umbria region of central Italy, serving the city of Perugia. It primarily offers seasonal flights through airlines such as British Airways and Ryanair, connecting passengers to key European cities like London, Barcelona, and Rome, along with domestic destinations such as Cagliari and Palermo. Not fitting the profile of a major hub, the airport is characterised by its modest passenger numbers but has experienced significant growth recently, making it an accessible entry point to Umbria via road, rail, and regional bus services.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Raffaello Sanzio (Ancona)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
66min(s)
Raffaello Sanzio Airport, also known as Ancona International Airport, is located 12 km west of Ancona in Falconara Marittima, Italy. It caters to over 460,000 passengers annually, with routes primarily across Europe. Major destinations include Munich, London, Paris, and Barcelona, and it hosts airlines such as Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Volotea, offering both seasonal and year-round flights. This airport serves as a gateway to the Marche region, with a mix of business and leisure travel options, connecting internationally through hub airports like Munich.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Ampugnano (Siena)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
1
Driving Time
79min(s)
Siena Ampugnano Airport is located near Siena in Tuscany, Italy, operating primarily as a former small military airfield. With a single runway designated 18/36, it serves a limited number of flights mainly for general aviation. The airport features basic facilities such as refuelling, a flying school at the Aero Club di Siena, and a small restaurant-bar, catering primarily to private and charter flights rather than significant commercial routes.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Assisi
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
8
Driving Time
6min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Assisi includes several key elements:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station is part of the Foligno–Terontola railway, which connects Florence and Rome.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Assisi offers direct train services to major cities including Florence, Rome, and Perugia, among others.
– **Train operators**: The primary operator at this station is Trenitalia, providing various services including Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, and InterCity.
– **Frequency of departures**: Frequencies vary, with some services running hourly and others fewer times a day.
– **Train types**: The station features a mix of train services; it operates both high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento) and regional services.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Bastia Umbra
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
8min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Bastia Umbra includes regional rail lines operated by Trenitalia. The key destinations connected by direct trains include Perugia, with services running approximately 18 times daily that take about 22 minutes, and Rome, which has around 16 departures per day, taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes to reach. The frequency of departures varies, with trains to Perugia operating at least hourly and those to Rome about every 1-2 hours. Stazione di Bastia Umbra primarily offers regional train services, without direct high-speed train connections.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Spello
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
15min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Spello includes regional rail lines that connect the station to various destinations in the Umbria region. Key destinations connected by direct trains from Stazione di Spello include Assisi and Perugia. Travellers can use services provided by Trenitalia, which operates regional trains in this area. The frequency of departures varies, with trains generally running several times a day, typically every hour or more frequently during peak times. Stazione di Spello does not have high-speed trains; it primarily serves regional train services.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
0
Bars
1
Cafes
0
Cinemas
0
Dentists
0
Golf Courses
1
Gyms
0
Health Clinics
0
Hiking Trails
5
Historical Sites
19
Libraries
4
Museums
8
Parks
28
Pharmacies
7
Restaurants
2
Shopping Centres
1
Supermarkets
0
Spas
21
Beach
Name
Caloni
Driving Distance
37mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Pintura - Bolognola
Driving Distance
74mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
17
Nearest Hospital Name
Assisi-Pronto Soccorso
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
7 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
1
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AUSL UMBRIA N. 1
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Umbria, healthcare quality presents a mixed picture. While the management of heart attack readmissions is among the national leaders, overall hospital care and treatment speed are below average in Italy. The treatment of bone fractures and breast cancer through minimally invasive surgery is notably slower, with longer patient stays than seen elsewhere. The efficiency in handling serious cardiac events within crucial time limits and readmission rates post-heart failure requires further development. Prospective residents should weigh these factors carefully alongside other considerations when evaluating the healthcare provisions available in this region.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate 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.
29
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
3
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
5
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.
101.576
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.
Relatively Low
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
931
Median
1239
Third Quartile
1873
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Walker's Paradise
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
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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.
Top 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.
Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)
Sunshine
Somewhat High (61st-70th percentile)
Snowfall
Below Average (31st-40th percentile)
Climate Description
Assisi, located in Italy, offers a climate that supports both active and tranquil lifestyles, characteristic of many magical towns. The weather patterns here create a perfect balance with mild winters where snowfall is light and rare. Summer days are comfortably warm without becoming oppressively hot, allowing for enjoyable outdoor activities. Sunlight graces Assisi generously throughout the year, contributing to its vibrant outdoor culture and appeal to expats and retirees looking for a serene yet engaging environment. With moderate rainfall, the region maintains its lush landscapes without the discomfort of excessive wet periods. Overall, Assisi’s climate is inviting and well-suited for those seeking a new chapter amidst historical richness.
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.
Good
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.
Good
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.
90
Air Quality Description
Assisi, nestled in the heart of Italy, boasts commendable air quality, ensuring a healthy living environment for its residentsand potential expatriates. The town largely evades the urban pollution issues that affect many larger cities. Particulate matter, crucial in gauging air cleanliness, maintains satisfactory levels. Additionally, nitrogen and sulphur dioxide concentrations are pleasingly low, posing minimal risk to human health or the scenic vistas around. However, attention should be directed towards ozone levels which, while not alarming, suggest room for slight improvements. Overall, Assisi offers an atmosphere conducive to a serene lifestyle, with air quality supporting both leisure and day-to-day activities.
Assisi, nestled in the heart of Italy, boasts commendable air quality, ensuring a healthy living environment for its residentsand potential expatriates. The town largely evades the urban pollution issues that affect many larger cities. Particulate matter, crucial in gauging air cleanliness, maintains satisfactory levels. Additionally, nitrogen and sulphur dioxide concentrations are pleasingly low, posing minimal risk to human health or the scenic vistas around. However, attention should be directed towards ozone levels which, while not alarming, suggest room for slight improvements. Overall, Assisi offers an atmosphere conducive to a serene lifestyle, with air quality supporting both leisure and day-to-day activities.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Assisi is accessible via the SS75 state road, connecting it to significant hubs. The nearest railway stations offer efficient service, accompanied by a solid infrastructure rating. Air travel is facilitated by Perugia-San Francesco d’Assisi Airport nearby, with Ancona’s Raffaello Sanzio Airport providing a secondary option.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Assisi, located in the heart of Umbria, embodies a culinary scene rich in traditional flavors and regional specialties. The local cuisine is characterized by its rustic simplicity and reliance on high-quality ingredients sourced from the surrounding countryside. Notable dishes include ‘Strangozzi al Tartufo’ (a handmade pasta with truffles), ‘Porchetta Umbra’ (a roast pork dish), and ‘Lenticchie di Castelluccio con Salsicce’ (lentils with sausages). ‘Rocciata di Assisi’ and ‘Torta al Testo’ showcase the area’s commitment to maintaining culinary traditions, while the inclusion of items like ‘Pecorino Umbro’ and ‘Umbrian Truffle Cheese’ highlights local products that are essential to the region’s identity.
In terms of dining options, Assisi offers a diverse range of restaurants, from traditional trattorias serving classic Umbrian fare to more contemporary venues influenced by international cuisine. Many establishments prioritize local ingredients, contributing to a vibrant gastro-scene that attracts visitors year-round. Noteworthy within this landscape are Michelin-starred venues such as Benedikto and La Locanda del Cardinale, which elevate the dining experience, combining innovative approaches with traditional roots. Overall, Assisi’s culinary offerings reflect both its historical legacy and a modern appreciation for gastronomy, making it a significant destination for food lovers.
Shopping Overview
The locality offers a diverse shopping landscape, including large commercial centres such as Centro Commerciale La Fonte, which hosts a range of retailers and supermarkets. Traditional shopping streets feature boutiques and artisan shops, while weekly street markets provide local crafts and food items. Additionally, high-end outlets present luxury shopping options, catering to varied tastes. This range encompasses supermarkets, specialty stores, and open-air markets, creating a comprehensive shopping experience suitable for all residents.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Assisi, Umbria, offers a variety of outdoor activities suitable for expats and retirees. Notable green areas include the Monte Subasio Natural Park, known for its biodiversity and hiking trails. Visitors can explore the Eremo delle Carceri via Assisi or take the challenging Colle San Rufino trail. For more accessible routes, the Giro Assisi and Mount Subasio ring road provide scenic views. In addition to hiking, the locale supports activities such as mountain biking and guided nature tours, providing multiple options for enjoying the area’s natural beauty.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage throughout the town.
– Stunning views of the surrounding Umbrian countryside.
– Strong sense of community and local traditions.
– High air quality ensures a healthier living environment.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger cities.
– Excellent opportunities for integration and social activities.
– Well-connected public transportation to nearby cities.
– Presence of quality healthcare facilities and services.
– Vibrant tourism contributes to local economy and culture.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare score may raise concerns for some expats.
– Internet speeds can be slower than in larger cities.
– Infrastructure score indicates potential for improvement in services.
– High tourist traffic may lead to crowded public spaces.
– Job market is limited for those seeking employment opportunities.
– Cultural experiences may lean heavily on religious tourism.
– Mild climate can be too humid in summer months.
– Smaller town means fewer entertainment and dining options available.
– Limited educational facilities for families with children.
– Local dialects may pose communication challenges for newcomers.
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