Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
11
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
81500
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.
84900
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Region
Toscana
Walkability
Car-Dependent
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.
High
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
169
/ 91
Climate Description
Pleasant climate with sunny days, mild winters, warm summers, and moderate rainfall.
Grosseto
Toscana
Historic town in Tuscany with medieval architecture, good cuisine, limited walkability, and healthcare variability.
Summary
Grosseto, a charming town in Tuscany, offers expats a blend of history, culture, and regional traditions. Nestled in the Maremma region, it serves as a gateway to the beautiful coastal areas and the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, just a short drive from stunning beaches with excellent water quality. The town’s historical center features medieval architecture, including the impressive Medicean Walls, providing a glimpse into its rich past. Expats will appreciate the local markets and vibrant culinary scene, centered around traditional Tuscan dishes and local wines.
Despite its allure, Grosseto presents challenges; a low walkability score highlights the reliance on cars, while healthcare access may fluctuate in quality. Internet connectivity is commendable, yet the relative isolation from major urban centers could limit cultural engagement for some. Nonetheless, the town’s slower pace of life and strong community ties can appeal greatly to retirees seeking a tranquil yet engaging environment.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available in the town.
– Excellent air quality contributes to overall well-being.
– Low unemployment rate fosters economic stability and opportunities.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage enhances community life.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Integration opportunities through local events and community activities.
– Adequate transportation options for easy regional travel.
– Access to nature with beautiful landscapes and parks.
– Diverse local cuisine celebrates traditional Tuscan flavors.
– Moderate tourism offers a balance of tranquility and activity.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife and entertainment options for socializing.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for better connectivity and convenience.
– Healthcare score indicates room for service enhancement.
– Limited international school options for expatriate families.
– Average internet speed may frustrate digital nomads.
– Occasional bureaucratic hurdles can complicate daily life.
– Some areas can feel isolated from major urban centers.
– Language barrier may challenge non-Italian speakers initially.
– Mild climate may lack dramatic seasonal changes for variety.
– Local events may not cater to all cultural interests.
Grosseto Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
81500
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.
84900
Births Per 100 Deaths
50.0
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)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
22500
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.
2162 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Grosseto Airport (Grosseto)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
1
Driving Time
4min(s)
Grosseto Airport, located 3 km west of Grosseto city in Tuscany, Italy, primarily functions as an Italian Air Force Base with limited civilian use for charter flights and private aircraft. As of 2022, the airport handled a modest number of 5,511 passengers, with no regular commercial airline services available currently. Historically, it had connections operated by SkyWork Airlines to destinations such as Bern and London City Airport, but these services ceased post-2018 after the airline’s bankruptcy, making the airport less accessible for regular travellers.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Ampugnano (Siena)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
1
Driving Time
55min(s)
Siena Ampugnano Airport is located near Siena in Tuscany, Italy, operating primarily as a former small military airfield. With a single runway designated 18/36, it serves a limited number of flights mainly for general aviation. The airport features basic facilities such as refuelling, a flying school at the Aero Club di Siena, and a small restaurant-bar, catering primarily to private and charter flights rather than significant commercial routes.
3rd 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
70min(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.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Grosseto
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
8
Driving Time
7min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Grosseto includes several key aspects.
– **Rail Lines:** The station serves the Pisa–Livorno–Rome railway, connecting Grosseto with various regions.
– **Key Destinations:** Direct train services connect Grosseto to major cities such as Florence, Rome, and Pisa.
– **Train Operators:** The primary operator is Trenitalia, Italy’s state-owned railway company.
– **Frequency of Departures:** Trains typically depart hourly, although this can vary based on the time of day and specific routes.
– **Train Types:** The station facilitates a mix of high-speed and regional trains, catering to both short and long-distance travel.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Montepescali
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 Montepescali includes the following features:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station is situated on the Tirrenica railway line, serving regionale and regionale veloce services.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Direct train services connect Montepescali to several key destinations including Grosseto, Pisa Centrale, Roma Termini, Campiglia Marittima, Florence Santa Maria Novella (SMN), Empoli, and Siena.
– **Train operators**: The main operator for the services at this station is Trenitalia, in conjunction with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana.
– **Frequency of departures**: Trains operate frequently, offering regular service throughout the day.
– **Type of trains**: The station primarily accommodates regionale trains, with no high-speed train services available.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Alberese
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
18min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Alberese is primarily regional, linking this station to several key destinations throughout Italy. The rail lines that stop here primarily include regional trains operated by Trenitalia, with services connecting Alberese to major cities such as Grosseto and the larger Tuscan region. Currently, there are only a few departures throughout the day, with no established high-speed service at this station. Overall, the frequency of trains varies, typically running at intervals of about one to two hours, depending on the day and time, making it essential for passengers to check the schedule in advance.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
1
Bars
1
Cafes
1
Cinemas
1
Dentists
1
Golf Courses
1
Gyms
37
Health Clinics
39
Hiking Trails
0
Historical Sites
27
Libraries
17
Museums
2
Parks
25
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
112
Shopping Centres
16
Supermarkets
1
Spas
2
Beach
Name
Emissario San Leopoldo
Driving Distance
15mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Monte Amiata
Driving Distance
77mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
66
Nearest Hospital Name
Della Misericordia-Pronto Socc
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
9 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
3
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA USL TOSCANA SUD-EST
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Tuscany, the healthcare system demonstrates a mixed level of efficiency and quality. While it generally performs better than most in Italy, local hospital care remains a significant area for improvement. Heart attack readmissions are managed exceptionally well, and the treatment of bone fractures is timely. Minimally invasive breast cancer surgeries and short postoperative stays are relatively efficient. However, acute heart attack interventions and readmissions after heart failure reveal substantial inefficiencies. Consequently, while the healthcare services show competence in several areas, certain critical aspects warrant attention for those considering relocation.
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.
25
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
4
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
7
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.
101.576
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.
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
1746
Median
2417
Third Quartile
3008
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Car-Dependent
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.
Top 30%
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 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.
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Sunshine
Exceptional (Top 10%)
Snowfall
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Climate Description
Grosseto, a city in Italy admired by many Magic Towns readers, expats, and retirees, boasts a generally pleasant climate conducive to a leisurely lifestyle. While the region sees moderate rainfall, it is otherwise graced with an abundance of sunny days, enriching daily life with ample sunlight. Winters here are mild with only occasional light snowfall, which contrasts beautifully with the typically warm summers that are neither oppressively hot nor disagreeable. This balance of conditions supports year-round outdoor activities and social gatherings, making Grosseto an attractive destination for those looking to enjoy their golden years under the Tuscan sun.
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.
Good
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.
Good
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.
90
Air Quality Description
Grosseto, situated in the heart of Italy, offers an environment with commendably pure air. The small particulate pollution here reads consistently below concern thresholds which translates to lesser respiratory issues for its inhabitants and visitors alike. While ozone levels occasionally spike to moderate ratings, typically during warmer months, it generally aligns with safe and acceptable standards. The negligible presence of nitrogen and sulphur oxides ensures the air remains crisp and invigorating—an often overlooked luxury in an age of industrial expansion and urban sprawl. For those contemplating a move, Grosseto promises a breath of fresher air.
Grosseto, situated in the heart of Italy, offers an environment with commendably pure air. The small particulate pollution here reads consistently below concern thresholds which translates to lesser respiratory issues for its inhabitants and visitors alike. While ozone levels occasionally spike to moderate ratings, typically during warmer months, it generally aligns with safe and acceptable standards. The negligible presence of nitrogen and sulphur oxides ensures the air remains crisp and invigorating—an often overlooked luxury in an age of industrial expansion and urban sprawl. For those contemplating a move, Grosseto promises a breath of fresher air.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Grosseto is accessible via the nearby Grosseto Airport, with additional connections available at Ampugnano Airport in Siena. The town benefits from proximity to key road links, ensuring convenient travel. It is also served by two train stations, enhancing rail connectivity, though overall infrastructure remains moderate.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Grosseto, located in the heart of Tuscany, showcases a rich culinary scene steeped in tradition while also embracing international influences. Traditional dishes such as Acquacotta, a vegetable soup, Tortelli Maremmani, a ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach, and Pappardelle alla Maremmana, a pasta dish served with game sauce, highlight the region’s local ingredients and culinary heritage. Other notable specialties include Cinghiale alla Maremmana, a savory wild boar stew, and a variety of local sweets like Brutti ma Buoni meringues and Zuccherini delle Bagnore biscuits.
The dining landscape in Grosseto features a mix of local trattorias and international restaurants, allowing residents and visitors to experience a variety of cuisines beyond Tuscan fare. There is an appreciation for diverse culinary expressions, with places serving everything from pizza and seafood to culturally varied dishes that reflect both local and global influences.
For those seeking Michelin-starred dining, Grosseto is home to several distinguished establishments, including Grantosco and Canapone, which are recognized for their culinary excellence. These restaurants exemplify the high standards of modern cuisine while incorporating traditional Tuscan elements.
Overall, Grosetto’s culinary scene is characterized by a commitment to fresh, seasonal ingredients and a celebration of both local and international flavors, making it a notable destination for food enthusiasts.
Shopping Overview
The city offers diverse shopping options, including supermarkets, specialty shops, and department stores. Notable shopping venues include multifunctional shopping malls and lively flea and street markets. Regular farmers markets provide fresh produce, while antique stores and art galleries enhance the shopping culture. Such a variety caters effectively to expats and retirees seeking everyday necessities and unique items in a vibrant environment.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Grosseto, Toscana offers a variety of outdoor trails and green spaces ideal for retirees and expats interested in nature and physical activity. Notable green areas include the Maremma Natural Park, known for its diverse ecosystems, and the city-based Sandro Pertini Park. Popular trails feature the Le Colonne-Pineta Granducale within Maremma, accommodating activities like biking and horseback riding. For those interested in trail running, Grosseto Trail Running provides challenging terrain with significant elevation changes. The Anello Nomadelfia – Batignano – Roselle trail offers an extensive hiking experience spanning over 21 miles.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available in the town.
– Excellent air quality contributes to overall well-being.
– Low unemployment rate fosters economic stability and opportunities.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage enhances community life.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Integration opportunities through local events and community activities.
– Adequate transportation options for easy regional travel.
– Access to nature with beautiful landscapes and parks.
– Diverse local cuisine celebrates traditional Tuscan flavors.
– Moderate tourism offers a balance of tranquility and activity.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife and entertainment options for socializing.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for better connectivity and convenience.
– Healthcare score indicates room for service enhancement.
– Limited international school options for expatriate families.
– Average internet speed may frustrate digital nomads.
– Occasional bureaucratic hurdles can complicate daily life.
– Some areas can feel isolated from major urban centers.
– Language barrier may challenge non-Italian speakers initially.
– Mild climate may lack dramatic seasonal changes for variety.
– Local events may not cater to all cultural interests.
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