Correggio
Emilia-Romagna · Reggio nell'Emilia

Correggio

25,200 residents · 134,800 within 5 km · 33 m above sea level

88Quality of life
71Infrastructure
88Economy

What Correggio is actually like

Correggio, located in the Reggio Emilia province of Emilia-Romagna, boasts a rich cultural heritage as the birthplace of Renaissance painter Antonio Allegri. The town retains a quaint atmosphere with a small population, making it suitable for those seeking a slower pace of life. While it offers decent healthcare and educational facilities, as well as a low crime rate, some expats may find the limited nightlife and recreational activities less appealing. Expatriates will appreciate the community’s friendliness and the reasonable cost of living, though entertainment options can be sparse. High-speed internet connectivity supports remote work, which is advantageous in today’s digital age. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy various hiking trails nearby, but the closest beach is a considerable distance away. Despite its challenges, Correggio’s blend of history, culture, and community makes it a viable option for retirees and expatriates wishing to immerse themselves in Italian life.

How Correggio is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 28%Mid-century 51%Modern 21%
Settlement pattern
Semi-dispersed
17% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 83%Dispersed 17%
Condition
93%
Mostly sound — 7% needs work
Good / excellent 93%Poor / mediocre 7%
Occupancy
89%
Lived-in year-round — 11% holiday or vacant
Main homes 89%Holiday or vacant 11%
CorreggioPratoCanoloBudrioFosdondoMandrioLemizzone
Historic coreEstablishedPost-warModernRuralSparsely built

Building age, condition and occupancy from the ISTAT census (2011), by census section. Occupancy is shown as one honest split — the 2011 census does not reliably separate holiday homes from vacant ones.

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