Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
186
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
26100
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.
75400
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
82
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.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
101
/ 43
Climate Description
Distinct seasons with mild winters, sunny summers, and gentle, rainy autumns.
Chivasso
Piemonte
Traditional Italian culture, charming architecture, proximity to Turin, welcoming community, and local food festivals.
Summary
Chivasso, located in the heart of Piemonte, offers a unique blend of traditional Italian culture and modern conveniences, appealing to expats and retirees. The town is known for its rich history and charming architecture, making it a picturesque place to settle. Its close proximity to Turin, only a short train ride away, provides easy access to urban amenities while allowing residents to enjoy a quieter lifestyle.
The local community is welcoming to foreigners, particularly those who make an effort to learn Italian. Expats can immerse themselves in local traditions, particularly during the numerous food and wine festivals that characterize the region. However, newcomers should be prepared for a slower pace of life and a certain lack of nightlife options, which may not suit everyone’s preferences. Overall, Chivasso presents a tranquil environment enriched with local culture, making it a viable choice for those seeking a relaxed Italian lifestyle.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Efficient public transportation connects to nearby cities.
– Low unemployment rate ensures economic stability.
– Mild climate with pleasant seasons throughout the year.
– Rich cultural heritage and historical sites to explore.
– Strong integration opportunities for expats and retirees.
– Good air quality enhances overall living experience.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work and leisure.
– Non-touristic atmosphere offers a peaceful lifestyle.
– Accessible infrastructure supports daily living needs.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant social scenes.
– Smaller town may feel too quiet for some residents.
– Fewer large shopping centers compared to bigger cities.
– Limited variety in dining options outside of local cuisine.
– Public services may not match larger urban areas’ efficiency.
– Occasional bureaucratic delays can be frustrating for newcomers.
– Less diversity in cultural events compared to major cities.
– Limited English proficiency among locals can hinder communication.
– Public parks may lack the grandeur of larger cities.
– Distance from major tourist attractions may feel isolating.
Chivasso Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
26100
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.
75400
Births Per 100 Deaths
60.0
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.
Not 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.
23800
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.
1061 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
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
19min(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.
2nd 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
51min(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.
3rd 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
63min(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.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Chivasso
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
5min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Chivasso includes the following features:
– **Rail Lines**: Chivasso serves as a junction for several rail lines including Turin–Milan, Chivasso–Aosta, Chivasso–Asti, and Chivasso–Alessandria.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Chivasso to important destinations such as Milan, Ivrea, Aosta, Santhià, Vercelli, Novara, Biella, Alessandria, and Casale Monferrato.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator is Trenitalia, overseen by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana.
– **Frequency of Departures**: The frequency ranges from express services (Regionale Veloce) to regional services (Treno regionale), and includes Turin Metropolitan services (SFM2). Trains from Chivasso to Turin operate frequently, approximately every 30 minutes.
– **Types of Trains**: The services at Chivasso include a mix of high-speed express trains and regional services.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Montanaro
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
8min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Montanaro includes rail lines that connect to several key destinations. The major lines serving the station are those to Turin, Chivasso, Ivrea, Brandizzo, Candia Canavese, and Carmagnola.
Key destinations connected by direct trains include:
– Turin: Approximate duration of 22 minutes with around 28 trains per day
– Chivasso: Approximate duration of 5 minutes with about 14 trains per day
– Ivrea: Approximate duration of 33 minutes with 15 trains available daily
– Brandizzo: Approximate duration of 12 minutes with 21 trains per day
– Candia Canavese: Approximate duration of 15 minutes with 15 trains daily
– Carmagnola: Approximate duration of 43 minutes with 27 trains per day
The train services are operated primarily by Trenitalia, focusing on regional connections. The frequency of departures varies, typically ranging from every few minutes to hourly services, depending on the route.
At Stazione di Montanaro, the services are mainly regional with no high-speed trains available.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Torrazza Piemonte
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
10min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Torrazza Piemonte offers a range of connections and services for passengers.
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station is located on the route connecting Chivasso and Turin, with direct train services available.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: The station provides direct trains to major destinations including:
– Milan (1h 34m journey)
– Chivasso (5m journey)
– Milan Malpensa Airport T1 (1h 54m journey)
– Turin (27m journey)
– Torino Lingotto (38m journey)
– Castelrosso (32m journey)
– **Train operators**: Trenitalia is the primary operator providing services from this station.
– **Frequency of departures**: The frequency of departures is relatively high, with services operating as follows:
– To Milan: 53 trains per day
– To Chivasso: 17 trains per day
– To Milan Malpensa Airport T1: 28 trains per day
– To Turin: 29 trains per day
– To Torino Lingotto: 40 trains per day
– To Castelrosso: 13 trains per day
– **Train types**: The station serves regional trains primarily, with no high-speed train services noted.
Overall, Stazione di Torrazza Piemonte provides comprehensive regional connectivity with a good frequency of service, catering to various key destinations.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
50
Bars
74
Cafes
4
Cinemas
0
Dentists
5
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
8
Health Clinics
19
Hiking Trails
6
Historical Sites
105
Libraries
1
Museums
10
Parks
5
Pharmacies
6
Restaurants
130
Shopping Centres
9
Supermarkets
36
Spas
81
Beach
Name
Zona Barcaccia
Driving Distance
17mins
Water Quality Rating
4 - Poor
Mountain Resort
Name
Balme di Lanzo
Driving Distance
44mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
82
Nearest Hospital Name
Civico Chivasso-Pronto Soccors
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
4 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
5
Local Public Healthcare Provider
TO4
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Piemonte, the local healthcare system demonstrates a strong overall performance in Italy, especially in hospital care. Emergency cardiac interventions are efficiently handled, reflecting a prompt and effective service. Post-operative stays are notably brief, indicating streamlined procedures. While it excels in readmission prevention after heart attacks, there is significant room for improvement in heart failure cases and breast cancer operations utilising minimally invasive techniques. Attention to these areas could enhance its standing further. General management of bone fractures is adequate, though not exemplary. Expats and retirees seeking comprehensive care will find hospital services commendable.
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.
31
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.
2
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.
105.963
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
1000
Median
1248
Third Quartile
1412
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 20%
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 High (61st-70th percentile)
Sunshine
Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)
Snowfall
Somewhat High (61st-70th percentile)
Climate Description
Chivasso, nestled in Italy's north, experiences a climate blend geared for those appreciating distinct seasonal transitions. Winters in the city bring a subtle blanket of snow, enriching the townscape without causing significant disruption. As spring emerges, mild temperatures allow for the blossoming of local flora, which later bask under generously sunny skies throughout summer. The warmth peaks pleasantly, never escalating to oppressive heat, making it ideal for outdoor pursuits by retirees and expats alike. Autumn transitions gently as rainfalls enhance the verdant surroundings, showcasing Chivasso as a year-round comfortable haven for those seeking a magical yet tranquil living environment.
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.
Moderate
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.
82
Air Quality Description
Chivasso, Italy offers a relatively satisfactory air quality experience that aligns with the expectations of many expatriates and retirees. The particulate matter levels, both PM10 and PM2.5, hover in a range that necessitates some awareness but generally maintain within moderate to fair zones. Concurrently, the concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide in Chivasso are commendably low, categorized as good. Ozone levels present a fair rating, indicating typical urban atmospheric conditions. For those considering relocation or extended stays, Chivasso’s air supports an active, outdoor lifestyle albeit with some precautions during certain times of the year.
Chivasso, Italy offers a relatively satisfactory air quality experience that aligns with the expectations of many expatriates and retirees. The particulate matter levels, both PM10 and PM2.5, hover in a range that necessitates some awareness but generally maintain within moderate to fair zones. Concurrently, the concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide in Chivasso are commendably low, categorized as good. Ozone levels present a fair rating, indicating typical urban atmospheric conditions. For those considering relocation or extended stays, Chivasso’s air supports an active, outdoor lifestyle albeit with some precautions during certain times of the year.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Chivasso benefits from robust connectivity, situated near key roadways including the A4 motorway. The town is served by two train stations within a short distance, offering reliable rail access. The proximity to Torino Airport enhances its accessibility, supporting both domestic and international travel.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Chivasso, located in the Piemonte region, offers a diverse culinary scene rooted in traditional Piedmontese cuisine. Notable local dishes include Bagna Cauda, a warm dip featuring garlic, anchovies, and olive oil, served with seasonal vegetables; Gnocchi al Castelmagno, a dish made with local cheese; and Agnolotti del Plin, a type of stuffed pasta. The culinary landscape also features international influences, with various dining options ranging from pizzerias to ethnic restaurants, reflecting the town’s openness to global fare. However, notable Michelin-starred establishments are absent in Chivasso; most Michelin-starred restaurants are concentrated in larger nearby cities. Nonetheless, the town’s restaurants prioritize local ingredients and traditional cooking methods, contributing to its rich gastronomic heritage.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape consists of various supermarkets and speciality shops, catering to general and niche tastes. A weekly market offers fresh produce and local products every Wednesday. Retail options also encompass nearby shopping centres, incorporating a range of brands and eateries, contributing to a diverse shopping experience.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Chivasso, in Piemonte, provides several outdoor opportunities for exploration. The Via Francigena Variante Valle di Susa, Segment 7, spans 18.1 miles, offering a moderate trek from Chivasso to Castell’Apertole. Along this path, hikers encounter notable sites such as the historical Cavour Canal. Intermediate trails include the San Genesio – Bric del Vaj loop and the Berruti Trail, both providing extensive views and moderate challenges. For shorter excursions, the Fiume Po – Cavour Canal loop offers an easier 4.33-mile walk with minimal elevation. These trails cater to a variety of hiking preferences, from leisurely walks to challenging hikes.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Efficient public transportation connects to nearby cities.
– Low unemployment rate ensures economic stability.
– Mild climate with pleasant seasons throughout the year.
– Rich cultural heritage and historical sites to explore.
– Strong integration opportunities for expats and retirees.
– Good air quality enhances overall living experience.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work and leisure.
– Non-touristic atmosphere offers a peaceful lifestyle.
– Accessible infrastructure supports daily living needs.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant social scenes.
– Smaller town may feel too quiet for some residents.
– Fewer large shopping centers compared to bigger cities.
– Limited variety in dining options outside of local cuisine.
– Public services may not match larger urban areas’ efficiency.
– Occasional bureaucratic delays can be frustrating for newcomers.
– Less diversity in cultural events compared to major cities.
– Limited English proficiency among locals can hinder communication.
– Public parks may lack the grandeur of larger cities.
– Distance from major tourist attractions may feel isolating.
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