Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
1
Population
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This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
83600
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.
243500
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
80
Region
Lombardia
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 High
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
Climate Description
Mild winters, warm summers, ample sunshine, balanced rainfall.
Como
Lombardia
Southern Lake location, outdoor activities, local cuisine, expat community, low crime rate, rising living costs.
Summary
Como, situated at the southern tip of Lake Como, is a notable destination for expats seeking a blend of scenic beauty and cultural depth. Its proximity to Milan and the Alps offers a unique mix of outdoor activities—water sports, hiking, and access to lush nature parks. The city’s landscape is punctuated by captivating hills and rich greenery, perfect for those who appreciate an active lifestyle. Renowned for its local cuisine influenced by Alpine traditions, Como also hosts a sizable expat community, particularly among retirees who value the town’s relatively low crime rate and tranquil atmosphere.
However, Como’s popularity as a tourist hotspot can lead to increased rental prices, especially during peak seasons. While the town enjoys excellent connectivity with other cities, challenges may arise from the high cost of living compared to surrounding regions. Overall, Como presents a compelling option, balancing a rich cultural life and community engagement against the backdrop of stunning natural beauty.
✅ Pros
– Beautiful lakeside views and scenic mountain landscapes.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage throughout the town.
– Integrative community welcoming expats and retirees warmly.
– Accessible public transportation to Milan and surrounding areas.
– Good healthcare facilities catering to residents and visitors.
– Mild climate with pleasant summers and winters.
– Low unemployment rate promotes economic stability.
– Moderate tourism ensures lively atmosphere without overcrowding.
– Sufficient educational facilities for lifelong learning opportunities.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work and communication.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare score suggests room for significant improvement in quality.
– Air quality rating indicates potential health concerns for sensitive individuals.
– Infrastructure score reflects possible transportation and utility challenges.
– Limited average download speeds may hinder remote work efficiency.
– Tourist presence might disrupt local life during peak seasons.
– Weather extremes can lead to occasional discomfort in winter.
– Limited public amenities may not cater to all expat needs.
– The cost of living can be surprisingly high for some.
– Housing availability may be competitive in desirable areas.
– Cultural integration can still pose challenges for newcomers.
Como Demographics
Population
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This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
83600
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.
243500
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.
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.
23500
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.
1346 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
29min(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
38min(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
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
48min(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 Como Borghi
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
3min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Como Borghi provides connections primarily via regional train lines. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Milano Nord Cadorna, Milan, Como Nord Lago, and Malpensa Airport. Trenord is the main train operator at this station. Departures from Como Borghi occur frequently, with services to Milan running approximately every 15 to 30 minutes during peak times, while connections to Malpensa Airport and others are slightly less frequent but still within the hourly range. The station does not host high-speed trains; instead, it serves regional services predominantly, making it a regional hub.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Como Lago
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
8
Driving Time
5min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Como Lago provides a variety of connections catering mainly to commuters and tourists. The following is a structured summary of the services available:
– **Rail Lines**: The station mainly serves the regional rail line connecting Como with Milan and other nearby cities.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Como Lago with major destinations such as Milan (both the Central and Nord Cadorna stations), Saronno, and Milan Malpensa Airport. Travel times to Milan vary, with the fastest service taking approximately 53 minutes, while connections to the airport take about 1 hour and 18 minutes.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator servicing this line is trenitalia, which runs frequent services to and from the station.
– **Frequency of Departures**: The frequency of trains is quite high, with services running approximately every 30 minutes during peak hours, making a total of about 64 trains daily to Milan and similar frequencies to other key destinations.
– **Type of Services**: The station mainly offers regional train services, with high-speed trains not stopping at this station.
Overall, Stazione di Como Lago is well-integrated within the regional transportation network, making it a convenient choice for both local commuters and visitors traveling to and from Milan.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Como Camerlata
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 Como Camerlata includes a range of rail lines that connect to key destinations. The primary rail operators are Trenitalia and Italo.
The train services connect the station directly to the following key destinations:
– Como Nord Lago
– Milano Nord Cadorna
– Milan Central Station
– Saronno
– Milan Malpensa Airport
Frequency of departures is generally high, with the following details:
– Como Nord Lago: 33 trains per day
– Milano Nord Cadorna: 44 trains per day
– Milan Central Station: 43 trains per day
– Saronno: 48 trains per day
– Milan Malpensa Airport: 37 trains per day
Overall, there are approximately 88 trains per day heading towards Milan.
The station predominantly offers regional train services, with no high-speed trains stopping here. Thus, the services are primarily regional, providing excellent connectivity to nearby areas and the city of Milan.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
0
Bars
0
Cafes
0
Cinemas
0
Dentists
0
Golf Courses
5
Gyms
0
Health Clinics
0
Hiking Trails
0
Historical Sites
0
Libraries
0
Museums
0
Parks
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
0
Shopping Centres
0
Supermarkets
0
Spas
0
Beach
Name
Villla Olmo
Driving Distance
5mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Piani di Bobbio
Driving Distance
57mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
25
Nearest Hospital Name
Ospedale Generale Valduce
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
3 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
0
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ATS DELL'INSUBRIA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Lombardy, the local healthcare system demonstrates a mixed level of efficiency and quality. Hospital care is viewed more favourably compared to the broader performance metrics. Management of readmissions post-heart attack appears above average, but treatment timelines for bone fractures show room for improvement. Minimal invasive surgery in breast cancer cases and swift treatment of STEMI patients lag behind national averages. Post-operative recovery periods often extend beyond desirable durations, while heart failure readmissions are managed at a satisfactory level. Prospective residents might consider evaluating these indicators against personal healthcare priorities.
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.
8
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
2
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
4
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.
101.913
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 High
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
2092
Median
3468
Third Quartile
4236
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 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 20%
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.
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Sunshine
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Snowfall
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Climate Description
Como, Italy, presents a favourable climate that supports a variety of lifestyles, from expatriates to retirees. Winters are notably mild, absent of snow, facilitating year-round outdoor activities and ease of travel. Summers, comfortable in warmth, encourage lake-side leisure and al fresco dining experiences. The city enjoys a generous amount of sunshine, illuminating its historical architecture and enhancing its scenic landscape almost daily. Rainfall is well-distributed across the year, maintaining the lushness of the surrounding countryside without overwhelming residents with excessive wet periods. Overall, Como's climate adds a significant appeal to its already charming atmosphere.
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.
80
Air Quality Description
In the charming town of Como, Italy, residents enjoy air quality that generally ranks from fair to good. Positioned near Lake Como, the breezes contribute to dispersing pollutants effectively, although particulate matter levels from both finer and coarser particles are deemed fair, necessitating cautiousness particularly for those with respiratory concerns. Notably low levels of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide underscore the town’s relatively lesser industrial activities, which supports a cleaner air profile conducive to outdoor activities. While atmospheric ozone is also ranked as fair, it remains well within tolerable limits for both short visits and long-term living.
In the charming town of Como, Italy, residents enjoy air quality that generally ranks from fair to good. Positioned near Lake Como, the breezes contribute to dispersing pollutants effectively, although particulate matter levels from both finer and coarser particles are deemed fair, necessitating cautiousness particularly for those with respiratory concerns. Notably low levels of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide underscore the town’s relatively lesser industrial activities, which supports a cleaner air profile conducive to outdoor activities. While atmospheric ozone is also ranked as fair, it remains well within tolerable limits for both short visits and long-term living.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Como benefits from good connectivity, with major airports Malpensa and Linate within convenient reach. The town is served by two nearby train stations, providing access to regional and national rail networks. Key roads, including the A9 motorway, enhance accessibility to Milan and other destinations.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Como’s culinary scene is rich with traditional dishes that anchor its local culture. Notable specialties include lake fish such as perch and trout, cheese varieties like Formaggio d’Alpe and Ricotta del Lario, and meat products including the renowned Bresaola IGP and casoeula, a hearty dish of pork and Savoy cabbage. This region also boasts unique pastries such as Miascia and Nocciolini di Canzo. In contrast to the traditional offerings, Como features a diverse range of dining establishments that include international cuisines, reflecting the town’s cosmopolitan nature. Notably, Como is home to Michelin-starred restaurants like Kitchen, Materia, and Il Sereno Al Lago, which highlight both local and innovative culinary techniques, providing a fine dining experience in an exquisite setting.
Shopping Overview
The area features diverse shopping options, catering especially to expats and retirees. High-street brands are prominent along main thoroughfares, complemented by artisan stores offering local delicacies and crafts. Specialist markets, including farmers’ markets for fresh produce and craft fairs, provide distinct local flavours. Designer boutiques coexist with casual outlets, while larger shopping venues may include retail outlets and shopping centres nearby. This blend of contemporary and traditional shopping reflects both the local culture and the needs of an international community.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Como, located in Lombardia, offers a variety of green spaces and hiking opportunities ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Parco Spina Verde provides a protected woodland area for leisurely strolls and historical exploration. For more challenging hikes, the Brunate-Voltiano Lighthouse trail extends 4.8 miles with steep terrain and panoramic views. Additionally, the Brunate-San Maurizio-Monti di Capovico hike is a 6.9-mile demanding trail, showcasing beautiful landscapes. Both are rated highly by AllTrails users. These trails highlight Como’s mix of natural beauty and recreational availability, especially suitable for those looking to engage in hiking and appreciating outdoor environments.
✅ Pros
– Beautiful lakeside views and scenic mountain landscapes.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage throughout the town.
– Integrative community welcoming expats and retirees warmly.
– Accessible public transportation to Milan and surrounding areas.
– Good healthcare facilities catering to residents and visitors.
– Mild climate with pleasant summers and winters.
– Low unemployment rate promotes economic stability.
– Moderate tourism ensures lively atmosphere without overcrowding.
– Sufficient educational facilities for lifelong learning opportunities.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work and communication.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare score suggests room for significant improvement in quality.
– Air quality rating indicates potential health concerns for sensitive individuals.
– Infrastructure score reflects possible transportation and utility challenges.
– Limited average download speeds may hinder remote work efficiency.
– Tourist presence might disrupt local life during peak seasons.
– Weather extremes can lead to occasional discomfort in winter.
– Limited public amenities may not cater to all expat needs.
– The cost of living can be surprisingly high for some.
– Housing availability may be competitive in desirable areas.
– Cultural integration can still pose challenges for newcomers.
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