Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
78
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
13,000
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.
80,100
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
76
Region
Lombardia
Walkability
Very Walkable
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.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
149
/ 69
Climate Description
Sunny ambiance, moderate climate, warm summers, light winter snow, steady precipitation.
Carpenedolo
Lombardia
A walkable town in Lombardy, known for community spirit, cultural events, and nearby natural landscapes.
Summary
Carpenedolo, located in the province of Brescia in Lombardy, presents a unique mix of historical charm and modern conveniences appealing to expats and retirees. The town, characterized by its engaging community atmosphere and walkable neighborhoods, boasts a walk score that facilitates easy access to daily amenities. Carpenedolo is steeped in rich traditions and cultural events, particularly noted for its local festivals celebrating regional heritage, which foster a strong sense of community spirit. Key attractions in the area include the picturesque historic center and nearby natural landscapes offering opportunities for outdoor activities.
Local industries, particularly in agriculture and small manufacturing, contribute to the economy while maintaining the town’s familial and intimate character. Although the nearest beach is a short drive away, residents may find limited nightlife options. Nonetheless, the proximity to Brescia and the efficient transport links enrich the lifestyle, making Carpenedolo a practical choice for international residents seeking tranquility in Italy.
Pros
– Quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Low unemployment rate ensures economic stability.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Convenient transportation options for easy commuting.
– Mild climate with pleasant seasonal variations.
– Opportunities for social integration and community engagement.
– Adequate educational facilities for families and individuals.
– Good internet connectivity for remote work and leisure.
– Scenic surroundings with beautiful landscapes and nature.
– Safe and welcoming environment for retirees and expats.
Cons
– Limited nightlife options for social activities after dark.
– Air quality could be better; fresh air lovers beware.
– Infrastructure score suggests some areas may need improvement.
– Educational facilities may not be as diverse or advanced.
– Smaller town vibe might lack big-city amenities and excitement.
– Integration may take time; patience required for newcomers.
– Limited tourist presence may lead to fewer local activities.
– Internet connectivity could be slower during peak usage hours.
– Climate might feel too mild for those seeking extremes.
– Local cuisine may not satisfy all international palates.
Carpenedolo Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
13,000
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.
80,100
Births Per 100 Deaths
80
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.
No Data
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.
22,100
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.
2510 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Montichiari (Brescia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
17min(s)
Montichiari Airport, officially known as Brescia “Gabriele D’Annunzio” Airport (IATA: VBS), is located in Montichiari, southeast of Brescia in Lombardy, Italy. Currently, it does not support scheduled passenger services and primarily operates as a cargo airport, notably for Poste Italiane, with Rome-Fiumicino being a key destination. The airport serves as a cargo hub for airlines like Poste Air Cargo, DHL, and Silk Way West Airlines.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Valerio Catullo (Verona)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
34min(s)
Valerio Catullo Airport, also known as Verona Villafranca Airport, is situated 10 km southwest of Verona in Italy’s Veneto region. It is a significant regional hub, particularly for Air Dolomiti, Neos, and Volotea, handling nearly 3 million passengers in 2022. The airport offers connections to 80 destinations, ranging from European cities like Paris and Barcelona to long-haul routes in Africa and the Caribbean. Known for its accessibility via major motorways A4 and A22, it provides convenient options for travellers with features like a VIP lounge and fast track services.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Orio al Serio (Bergamo)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
45min(s)
Orio al Serio International Airport, also known as Milan Bergamo Airport, is located just 5 km from Bergamo and about 45 km from Milan in Lombardy, Italy. It is the third busiest airport in Italy, serving over 13 million passengers annually and acting as a major hub for Ryanair. The airport connects to numerous European destinations including Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, as well as farther routes like Dubai and Cairo. Known for its budget-friendly flights primarily operated by Ryanair, Milan Bergamo Airport is a popular choice for travellers looking for affordable options to various international destinations.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Visano
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
12min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Visano provides connectivity primarily through Trenitalia and Italo. The main rail line serving the station connects to key destinations such as Brescia, with direct trains available. Train frequency to Brescia is approximately 17 departures per day, with the first train leaving at 5:43 and the last at 21:29. The journey to Brescia takes around 38 minutes. Stazione di Visano mainly offers regional train services, with no high-speed train connections recorded at this station.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Viadana Bresciana
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
15min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Viadana Bresciana includes the following:
– **Rail Lines**: Stazione di Viadana Bresciana is served by the Brescia–Parma railway.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect this station to key destinations such as Brescia and Parma.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator of services at this station is Trenord.
– **Frequency of Departures**: There is an hourly service for most of the day, making it convenient for travel.
– **Types of Trains**: The services predominantly feature regional trains only, with no high-speed train services available.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Remedello Sopra
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 Remedello Sopra includes regional trains primarily operated by Trenitalia. The station is part of the regional rail network, with train lines connecting to key destinations such as Brescia. Direct trains to Brescia operate at least hourly throughout the day. The services at this station are primarily regional, with high-speed trains not stopping here. Overall, the frequency of departures ensures accessibility to nearby areas, making it an essential local connection taking into account the regional focus of the rail service.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
87
Bars
9
Cafes
5
Cinemas
8
Dentists
7
Golf Courses
1
Gyms
5
Health Clinics
5
Hiking Trails
26
Historical Sites
214
Libraries
3
Museums
12
Parks
5
Pharmacies
17
Restaurants
179
Shopping Centres
59
Supermarkets
77
Spas
128
Beach
Name
Spiaggia Feltrinelli
Driving Distance
21mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Passo dello Stelvio (Stilfserjoch)
Driving Distance
58mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
75
Nearest Hospital Name
Osp. San Pellegrino-Pronto Soc
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
10 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
6
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ATS DI BRESCIA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Lombardy, the local health care system exhibits varying degrees of efficiency and quality. Local hospital care performs moderately relative to nationwide benchmarks. While treatment for acute myocardial infarction within a critical timeframe shows strong outcomes, other areas such as post-operative recovery duration and heart failure readmissions demonstrate room for improvement. Management of bone fractures within recommended time frames is somewhat better, though post-heart attack readmissions and the utilisation of minimally invasive procedures for breast cancer could be enhanced. Overall, the healthcare provision reflects diverse levels of accomplishment across specific medical interventions.
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.
29
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.
1
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.
97.526
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.
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
381
Median
523
Third Quartile
919
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
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 10%
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.
Bottom 10%
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.
Average (41st-50th percentile)
Sunshine
Average (41st-50th percentile)
Snowfall
Below Average (31st-40th percentile)
Climate Description
Nestled in Italy’s northern regions, Carpenedolo experiences diverse weather conditions throughout the year. The town enjoys a relatively sunny ambiance, contributing to its appeal among Magic Towns enthusiasts, expats, and retirees seeking bright days. During winter, a light dusting of snow typically blankets the area, enhancing its picturesque charm without causing significant disruptions. Summers in Carpenedolo can be quite warm, encouraging outdoor activities and leisure. The environment generally maintains a moderate climate, steadied by the cooling effects of nearby Lake Garda. Precipitation is spread fairly evenly across the year, ensuring lush landscapes that remain vibrant from season to season.
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.
76
Air Quality Description
Carpenedolo, Italy, typically presents a balanced air quality profile which aligns with its idyllic setting in Lombardy. The particulate matter, both PM10 and PM2.5, registers at levels considered fair, indicating occasional particulate presence without significant health risks to the average person. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide levels are notably low, reflecting the area’s compliance with contemporary environmental standards, thus categorized as good. Ozone levels are moderate and typical for this region. Residents and visitors can enjoy relatively clean air, contributing positively to Carpenedolo’s appeal as a serene place for expatriates and retirees seeking quality living environments.
Carpenedolo, Italy, typically presents a balanced air quality profile which aligns with its idyllic setting in Lombardy. The particulate matter, both PM10 and PM2.5, registers at levels considered fair, indicating occasional particulate presence without significant health risks to the average person. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide levels are notably low, reflecting the area’s compliance with contemporary environmental standards, thus categorized as good. Ozone levels are moderate and typical for this region. Residents and visitors can enjoy relatively clean air, contributing positively to Carpenedolo’s appeal as a serene place for expatriates and retirees seeking quality living environments.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Carpenedolo offers reasonable connectivity, situated near major road links such as the SP19. The closest airports are Montichiari and Verona, providing regional access. Additionally, two train stations nearby enhance transport options, though they provide moderate connectivity scores.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Carpenedolo, located in the province of Brescia in Lombardy, boasts a vibrant culinary scene characterized by traditional local dishes and a mix of international influences. The region is famed for its traditional dishes such as ‘malfatti’, a type of pasta made from flour, potatoes, and cheese, considered a specialty of the area. Additionally, common Lombard dishes like ‘risotto’, ‘cotechino’ (pork sausage), and ‘polenta’ are prevalent in Carpenedolo’s culinary offerings. The local cuisine emphasizes robust flavors with a preference for meat, particularly beef, and hearty soups.
In terms of dining variety, Carpenedolo features numerous establishments serving both local and international cuisines, ranging from traditional Italian fare to international options such as Asian and Mediterranean dishes. While dining experiences can vary significantly, the presence of Michelin-starred establishments highlights the town’s culinary prestige. Notably, there are Michelin-starred restaurants in nearby Brescia, showcasing a fine dining experience that elevates local gastronomy.
Overall, Carpenedolo’s culinary landscape reflects the rich flavors of Lombard cuisine while also accommodating global tastes, making it a noteworthy destination for food enthusiasts.
Shopping Overview
The area offers a diverse shopping landscape, featuring supermarkets, boutique stores, and large shopping centres. International and local brands are well represented in fashion and home décor, particularly at prominent locations such as major squares and shopping streets. Outlet centres nearby provide significant discounts. Antique markets are prevalent, catering to collectors. Weekly bazaars serve fresh produce and local goods, fostering a community atmosphere. Visitors can expect varied retail experiences, from upscale boutiques to lively markets.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Carpenedolo in Lombardia offers access to various outdoor activities with several hiking trails nearby. Notable trails include the Bocca di Selva Loop in Parco naturale regionale della Lessinia, and loops around Lago di Garda, such as the Lago di Garda Loop via Busatte – Tempesta. For nature enthusiasts, key parks include Parco naturale regionale della Lessinia, Parco alto Garda bresciano, and Parco delle Cascate di Molina. These areas provide a range of outdoor opportunities suitable for retirees and expats seeking leisurely nature walks or more engaging hikes.
Pros
– Quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Low unemployment rate ensures economic stability.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Convenient transportation options for easy commuting.
– Mild climate with pleasant seasonal variations.
– Opportunities for social integration and community engagement.
– Adequate educational facilities for families and individuals.
– Good internet connectivity for remote work and leisure.
– Scenic surroundings with beautiful landscapes and nature.
– Safe and welcoming environment for retirees and expats.
Cons
– Limited nightlife options for social activities after dark.
– Air quality could be better; fresh air lovers beware.
– Infrastructure score suggests some areas may need improvement.
– Educational facilities may not be as diverse or advanced.
– Smaller town vibe might lack big-city amenities and excitement.
– Integration may take time; patience required for newcomers.
– Limited tourist presence may lead to fewer local activities.
– Internet connectivity could be slower during peak usage hours.
– Climate might feel too mild for those seeking extremes.
– Local cuisine may not satisfy all international palates.
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