Elevation
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Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
76
Population
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This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
25000
Real Population (5km)
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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.
426900
Air Quality Rating
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Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
86
Region
Toscana
Walkability
Very Walkable
Housing availability
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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)
63
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Climate Description
Crisp winters, sunny summers, mild temps, modest snowfall; ideal for vineyards, outdoor pursuits.
Bagno a Ripoli
Toscana
Tuscan town near Florence offers historical roots, agriculture, expat community, and high living costs.
Summary
Bagno a Ripoli, a town nestled on the Tuscan hills just outside Florence, presents a compelling proposition for expats and retirees. With historical roots tracing back to Etruscan times and a culture steeped in tradition, the town is marked by scenic medieval castles, charming villas, and centuries-old churches. Local agriculture thrives here, notably in olive oil production, recognized by the Slow Food movement. The community is welcoming to expats, featuring an international school and a vibrant mix of cultures.
Despite its many attractions, potential residents may face challenges. The cost of living is perceived as high, which can impact retirees on fixed incomes. Transportation is convenient, yet existing infrastructure for cyclists is lacking. Nevertheless, the quality of life, with ample green spaces and cultural offerings, makes Bagno a Ripoli an appealing choice for those seeking a blend of historical charm and modern amenities.
✅ Pros
– Proximity to Florence offers rich cultural experiences and conveniences.
– Quality healthcare services available to residents and retirees.
– Low unemployment rate supports local economic stability and growth.
– Clean air contributes to a healthier lifestyle and environment.
– Scenic Tuscan landscape provides beautiful surroundings and outdoor activities.
– Good transportation links facilitate easy travel around Tuscany and beyond.
– Opportunities for cultural integration and community engagement exist.
– Mild climate enhances outdoor living and enjoyment year-round.
– Access to educational facilities for lifelong learning and enrichment.
– Moderate tourism maintains a peaceful, yet vibrant atmosphere.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare rating indicates room for improvement in services.
– Internet speed may frustrate those needing high bandwidth.
– Limited nightlife options can lead to a quieter lifestyle.
– Infrastructure score suggests occasional transportation challenges may arise.
– Some cultural events may not cater to all interests.
– Touristic influx can disrupt local tranquility during peak seasons.
– Rural setting may feel isolating for urban dwellers.
– Integration may be slow for those not speaking Italian.
– Limited shopping options might require trips to Florence.
– Weather extremes can be uncomfortable during hot summer months.
Bagno a Ripoli Demographics
Population
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This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
25000
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.
426900
Births Per 100 Deaths
30.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
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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)
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This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
25400
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.
343 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Amerigo Vespucci (Florence)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
24min(s)
Amerigo Vespucci Airport, also known as Florence Airport, is situated near Florence, Italy, serving as an essential international gateway in the Tuscany region. It handles over 3 million passengers annually, offering connectivity to a variety of European destinations such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, and more, with seasonal routes to cities like Lyon and Olbia. As a focus city for airlines such as Vueling and Volotea, the airport is well connected through a light-rail link and buses to central Florence, making it accessible for travellers exploring the vibrant city and its surroundings.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Galileo Galilei (Pisa)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
51min(s)
Galileo Galilei Airport, situated in Pisa, Italy, is the 10th busiest airport in the country, having served over 5 million passengers in 2023. It operates as a focus city for Ryanair and provides connections mainly across Europe, with notable destinations including London, Paris, and Amsterdam. The airport is known for its budget-friendly options, with a single terminal providing both domestic and international flights, and is conveniently linked to Pisa Centrale railway station via the Pisa Mover shuttle service.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Guglielmo Marconi (Bologna)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
57min(s)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport, located in Bologna, Italy, approximately 6 km from the city centre, serves as a vital transport hub in the Emilia-Romagna region. With nearly 10 million passengers in 2023, it ranks among Italy’s busier airports, connecting travellers to over 100 destinations, including major cities like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Dubai. Key routes facilitated by airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air include domestic flights to Catania and international connections to Tirana and Madrid, with the longest direct route being to Dubai. The airport’s connectivity is enhanced by a monorail to Bologna Central Station, making it easily accessible for both domestic and international travellers.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Firenze Rovezzano
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
13min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Firenze Rovezzano includes regional rail lines that stop here, connecting the station to several key destinations around Florence and beyond. The primary rail lines serving this station include services to Firenze Santa Maria Novella (the main station in Florence), Firenze Statuto, Pisa Centrale, Firenze Rifredi, and Prato Centrale.
Direct trains are available to these destinations, with travel times generally ranging from a few minutes to just over an hour; for instance, it takes approximately 15 minutes to reach Firenze Santa Maria Novella and about 1 hour and 6 minutes to Pisa Centrale.
The main train operator at this station is Trenitalia, which provides frequent services throughout the day. Notably, there are around 47 trains per day to Florence’s central station, with varying frequencies to other stops such as 19 to Firenze Statuto and 37 to Pisa Centrale.
The service is predominantly regional, catering to local commuters and visitors, with no high-speed trains operating at this station directly. The overall frequency is robust, with trains departing several times an hour for the most popular routes.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Firenze Campo di Marte
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
9
Driving Time
16min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Firenze Campo di Marte includes both regional and high-speed rail services. Key rail lines that stop here include the lines towards Rome and Bologna. Notably, the Frecciargento high-speed services connect various destinations such as Bolzano, Verona, and Bologna, directly linking them to Florence. Train operators serving this station are primarily Trenitalia, operating the Frecciargento services and regional trains. Departures from the station are frequent, generally every 30 minutes for regional services, while high-speed services may vary but typically run multiple times daily. The station features a mix of high-speed and regional trains.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Compiobbi
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
17min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Compiobbi includes a mix of regional services primarily operated by Trenitalia. The station connects to key destinations such as Florence, Firenze Santa Maria Novella, San Giovanni Valdarno, Firenze Campo di Marte, Pisa, and Arezzo.
Here are the details:
– **Rail Lines**: Primarily regional lines stopping at Compiobbi.
– **Key Destinations**:
– Florence: 8 minutes, 41 trains daily.
– Firenze Santa Maria Novella: 20 minutes, 48 trains daily.
– San Giovanni Valdarno: 34 minutes, 36 trains daily.
– Firenze Campo di Marte: 8 minutes, 42 trains daily.
– Pisa: 1 hour 12 minutes, 42 trains daily.
– Arezzo: 50 minutes, 53 trains daily.
– **Train Operators**: Trenitalia is the sole operator providing these services.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains to Florence and Firenze Santa Maria Novella are quite frequent, running multiple times throughout the day, with the highest frequency running every 30 minutes.
– **Type of Services**: The service at this station consists solely of regional trains, without high-speed options.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
142
Bars
9
Cafes
7
Cinemas
41
Dentists
228
Golf Courses
3
Gyms
256
Health Clinics
164
Hiking Trails
136
Historical Sites
539
Libraries
34
Museums
176
Parks
273
Pharmacies
217
Restaurants
445
Shopping Centres
141
Supermarkets
61
Spas
154
Beach
Name
Renai - Lotto 1
Driving Distance
34mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Campigna - Montefalco
Driving Distance
89mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
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Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
46
Nearest Hospital Name
Santa Maria Annunziata
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
7 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
131
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA USL TOSCANA CENTRO
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Tuscany, the local health services perform commendably against national standards across various indicators. The overall healthcare quality is notably high, while local hospital care is more moderate. Heart attack readmissions are efficiently managed, contrasting with slower response times for bone fracture treatments. Breast cancer surgery increasingly utilises minimally invasive techniques, and post-operative stays are generally brief. Response to acute myocardial infarction could improve, and readmissions after heart failure are close to average. These factors collectively provide a mixed yet promising healthcare landscape relevant for those evaluating a move to the region.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
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Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
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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.
71
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
43
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
37
Car Insurance Price Index
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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.
124.185
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
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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
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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
2856
Median
3270
Third Quartile
3971
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
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 30%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
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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 40%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
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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
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Snowfall
Below Average (31st-40th percentile)
Climate Description
Bagno a Ripoli, nestled near Italy's celebrated Tuscan region, enjoys a climate that balances crisp winters with generously sunny summers. The weather here favors outdoor pursuits year-round, highlighted by mild winters where temperature seldom dips to its lowest. Summer months are particularly idyllic, gracing the landscape with warmth conducive to vineyards and olive groves thriving around the area. Notably, the town experiences only modest snowfall, ensuring that the picturesque scenery is occasionally dusted in white without causing significant disruptions. This makes Bagno a Ripoli an attractive destination for expats and retirees seeking the quintessentially temperate European climate.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
86
Air Quality Description
Bagno a Ripoli enjoys commendable air quality, well-suited for expatriates and retirees seeking a healthier living environment. The town shows particularly favorable levels for nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, both indicators of minimal industrial pollution, ensuring a clean and serene atmosphere. Concerning particulate matter, levels are mostly satisfactory, with finer particles slightly elevated but still within moderate ranges. It’s a locale well-regarded for maintaining an air standard that supports outdoor activities and demands less concern about respiratory irritants, a key factor for those considering relocation for health and wellness reasons.
Bagno a Ripoli enjoys commendable air quality, well-suited for expatriates and retirees seeking a healthier living environment. The town shows particularly favorable levels for nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, both indicators of minimal industrial pollution, ensuring a clean and serene atmosphere. Concerning particulate matter, levels are mostly satisfactory, with finer particles slightly elevated but still within moderate ranges. It’s a locale well-regarded for maintaining an air standard that supports outdoor activities and demands less concern about respiratory irritants, a key factor for those considering relocation for health and wellness reasons.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Bagno a Ripoli is accessible via the main A1 motorway, linking it to Florence and beyond. The nearest airport, Amerigo Vespucci in Florence, is conveniently nearby, while Galileo Galilei in Pisa offers additional international connections. Local train stations provide reasonable connectivity, enhancing the town’s transport options.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
The culinary scene in Bagno a Ripoli, nestled in the heart of Tuscany, is a vivid reflection of traditional Tuscan cuisine characterized by its simplicity and the quality of its ingredients. Notable local dishes include ribollita, a hearty vegetable soup; pici, hand-rolled pasta often served with garlic and chili; and the famed bistecca alla fiorentina, a Florentine steak, grilled to perfection. Restaurants in Bagno a Ripoli range from rustic trattorias showcasing local flavors to bistros offering modern interpretations of classic dishes. This diverse dining landscape caters to both local tastes and international palates, ensuring a rich culinary experience for visitors and residents alike. Additionally, the town boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, elevating its gastronomic reputation.
Shopping Overview
The area offers a diverse shopping landscape, highlighting supermarkets, local markets, and boutique shops. Supermarkets serve as convenient grocery sources, while specialised boutiques feature unique local crafts and fashion. For a more comprehensive shopping experience, several shopping centres provide a variety of retail options under one roof. Additionally, the close proximity to notable malls enhances access to luxury and branded goods, catering to diverse consumer preferences. The blend of traditional markets and contemporary shopping venues provides a balanced retail environment suitable for expats and retirees.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Bagno a Ripoli offers several notable hiking trails and outdoor activities suitable for enthusiasts and retirees. The Anello del Rinascimento is a prominent hiking area providing access at various points. Popular trails include the challenging Lago di Terzano route, extending 10.6 miles with a significant elevation gain, and the Poggio dell’Incontro-Poggio Terra Bianca trail, a moderate hike over 5.7 miles. Other moderate options like Grassina-Vacciano-San Giusto appeal to those seeking manageable trekking experiences. These trails provide varied opportunities for outdoor pursuits in the Tuscan landscape. [AllTrails](https://www.alltrails.com/italy/tuscany/bagno-a-ripoli)
✅ Pros
– Proximity to Florence offers rich cultural experiences and conveniences.
– Quality healthcare services available to residents and retirees.
– Low unemployment rate supports local economic stability and growth.
– Clean air contributes to a healthier lifestyle and environment.
– Scenic Tuscan landscape provides beautiful surroundings and outdoor activities.
– Good transportation links facilitate easy travel around Tuscany and beyond.
– Opportunities for cultural integration and community engagement exist.
– Mild climate enhances outdoor living and enjoyment year-round.
– Access to educational facilities for lifelong learning and enrichment.
– Moderate tourism maintains a peaceful, yet vibrant atmosphere.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare rating indicates room for improvement in services.
– Internet speed may frustrate those needing high bandwidth.
– Limited nightlife options can lead to a quieter lifestyle.
– Infrastructure score suggests occasional transportation challenges may arise.
– Some cultural events may not cater to all interests.
– Touristic influx can disrupt local tranquility during peak seasons.
– Rural setting may feel isolating for urban dwellers.
– Integration may be slow for those not speaking Italian.
– Limited shopping options might require trips to Florence.
– Weather extremes can be uncomfortable during hot summer months.
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