Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
23
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
19600
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.
44100
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
80
Region
Campania
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 Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
50
/ 13
Climate Description
Mild winters, warm sunny summers, year-round accessibility, moderate rain, lush vegetation.
Ischia
Campania
Island community with hot springs, wineries, hiking, local cuisine, and vibrant cultural events.
Summary
Ischia, nestled in the Bay of Naples, is a picturesque island that offers expats and retirees a vibrant community and rich cultural tapestry. The town is renowned for its stunning landscapes, dappled with wineries, hot springs, and hiking trails. Culinary delights include local specialties such as coniglio all’ischitana and scrumptious pastries like the Ischia-style cornetto. The atmosphere is enriched by regular concerts and festivals, creating a lively social scene during the warmer months.
However, expats may face challenges, including navigating Italian bureaucracy and adapting to the local pace of life, which can sometimes feel slow. The healthcare system ranks modestly, and while the air quality is generally good, internet connectivity might not always meet the expectations of those accustomed to faster speeds. Nevertheless, the community’s warmth, characterized by close interactions among locals, often compensates for such difficulties, making Ischia a rewarding place to call home.
✅ Pros
– Mild climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Opportunities for integration within the local community.
– Moderate healthcare services available for residents.
– Low unemployment rate compared to national average.
– Scenic views and beautiful natural surroundings.
– Access to local and regional transportation services.
– Moderate tourist presence enhances local economy and culture.
– Sufficient internet connectivity for remote work and leisure.
– Relaxed lifestyle with a strong sense of community.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare services rated quite low; expect limited options available.
– Air quality could be better; might feel slightly hazy.
– Infrastructure score suggests some basic amenities need improvement.
– Limited educational facilities; fewer options for family needs.
– Internet speed is decent, but not suitable for heavy users.
– Transportation infrastructure lacks robustness; delays may occur regularly.
– Moderate tourism can lead to seasonal overcrowding and noise.
– Job market options are limited despite low unemployment rate.
– Local economy may struggle during off-peak tourism seasons.
– Relaxed lifestyle may feel too slow-paced for some.
Ischia Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
19600
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.
44100
Births Per 100 Deaths
70.0
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.
Moderate 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.
18800
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.
4949 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Capodichino (Naples)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
9
Driving Time
93min(s)
Capodichino Airport, officially known as Naples International Airport, is located in Capodichino, Naples, Campania, Italy, approximately 5.9 km north-northeast of Naples city centre. It is the largest airport in Southern Italy, handling over 12 million passengers annually, and serves as a base for airlines such as easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea, and Wizz Air. The airport offers connections to major domestic destinations like Milan and Turin, as well as international routes to cities including Barcelona, London, Munich, Frankfurt, and New York City, making it a key hub for travellers in the Mediterranean region.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (Salerno)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
130min(s)
Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is situated in Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy, and lies 20 kilometres from Salerno and 44 kilometres from the Amalfi Coast, closer than Naples. The airport, with a current runway of 2,000 meters, is gradually resuming services and targets full operations by 2026-2027. It offers seasonal flights to destinations like London, Milan, and resorts in North Africa and Greece, served by airlines including easyJet and British Airways, indicating a focus on leisure travel.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Ciampino (Rome)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
175min(s)
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is located 12 km southeast of central Rome, close to the Greater Ring Road. It functions primarily as a base for budget airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air, offering connections to key European destinations such as London–Stansted, Budapest, and Bucharest. As a secondary airport to Fiumicino, it serves nearly 6 million passengers annually, providing a convenient alternative with its focus on low-cost carriers.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Pozzuoli
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
72min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Pozzuoli includes several key features:
– **Rail Lines**: The main rail line serving Stazione di Pozzuoli is the Circumflegrea line which connects to various destinations in the region.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct train services are available to several major locations, including Naples (Napoli Centrale), Napoli Piazza Garibaldi, Pompei, and Rome. The travel times to these destinations vary, with the quickest being approximately 11 minutes to Napoli Centrale.
– **Train Operators**: The primary train operator for services at Pozzuoli is Trenitalia, which manages both regional and some intercity trains in the area.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains run frequently throughout the day, with approximately 103 daily departures to Napoli Centrale, 72 to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi, 63 to Pompei, and 61 to Rome. Most services operate from early morning until late evening, with intervals ranging from 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the destination.
– **Train Types**: Stazione di Pozzuoli primarily serves regional trains, although there are also intercity services available, including connections to high-speed trains in nearby major stations.
This summary indicates that Stazione di Pozzuoli offers robust connectivity with a high frequency of departures to key destinations, primarily using regional service with some intercity options.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Cappuccini
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
73min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Cappuccini offers access to the Cumana railway, which connects to key destinations in the region. Direct trains operate primarily to Naples Montesanto, with departures every 15 minutes, ensuring frequent access to the city. Trenitalia is the main operator of these services. The station provides primarily regional trains, which cater to commuter traffic rather than high-speed services. Overall, the station is essential for local travel, particularly for those commuting to Naples.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Gerolomini
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
74min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Gerolomini includes the following features:
– **Rail lines**: The primary rail line servicing Stazione di Gerolomini is Line 4, known as the Cumana railway.
– **Key destinations**: This line connects Gerolomini (Pozzuoli) directly to key destinations, including Naples and Torregaveta, while also serving the surrounding Campi Flegrei area.
– **Train operators**: The services are operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno (EAV).
– **Frequency of departures**: Trains run approximately every 20 minutes, providing a frequent service throughout the day.
– **Type of services**: The station primarily offers commuter rail services with regional connectivity, focusing on local travel rather than high-speed trains.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
4
Bars
7
Cafes
1
Cinemas
3
Dentists
2
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
2
Health Clinics
0
Hiking Trails
22
Historical Sites
444
Libraries
1
Museums
55
Parks
20
Pharmacies
13
Restaurants
302
Shopping Centres
95
Supermarkets
47
Spas
309
Beach
Name
Carta Romana
Driving Distance
4mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Prati di Mezzo - Picinisco
Driving Distance
189mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
23
Nearest Hospital Name
Ospedale Anna Rizzoli
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
13 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
4
Local Public Healthcare Provider
A.S.L. NAPOLI 2 NORD
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Campania, healthcare quality varies significantly across services. The overall performance sits below the national median. Hospital care and timely treatment for acute conditions, such as heart attacks, exhibit weaker performance compared to other regions. Conversely, the area excels in providing minimally invasive breast cancer surgery and effectively managing readmissions after heart failure. However, it lags in rapid treatment of certain urgent medical conditions and prompt post-surgical discharge. Prospective expats and retirees should weigh these mixed outcomes in their considerations, especially if they prioritise specific healthcare needs.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
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Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate 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.
18
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
27
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.
150.17
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 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
2980
Median
3850
Third Quartile
4450
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.
Bottom 50%
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 20%
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 Low (21st-30th percentile)
Sunshine
Exceptional (Top 10%)
Snowfall
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Climate Description
Ischia offers a climate characterized by mild winters and warm, sun-drenched summers, ideal for those seeking refuge from more extreme weather conditions. With no snowfall to disrupt the serene landscape, the island remains an accessible haven year-round. The moderate temperatures favor outdoor activities, making it an appealing destination for retirees and expats alike. Embraced by an ample amount of sunshine, Ischia facilitates a lifestyle where leisure and relaxation are effortlessly intertwined with vibrant daily living. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, ensuring lush vegetation without the hassle of severe rainstorms, creating a gentle environment for both permanent residents and visiting aficionados of unique locales.
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.
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
Ischia’s air quality generally presents a conducive environment for expatriates and retirees, especially those prioritizing respiratory well-being in their choice of location. Particulate matter, notably PM10 and PM2.5, are contained well within acceptable ranges—designated as ‘Good’ and ‘Fair’ respectively. The island also demonstrates favorable conditions concerning nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide levels, both classified as ‘Good’ and contributing to a minimal presence of noxious gases. Ozone levels lean towards moderate, marked as ‘Fair,’ but are still compatible with regular outdoor activities. Ischia therefore holds a reputable stance on maintaining a clean and breathable atmosphere.
Ischia’s air quality generally presents a conducive environment for expatriates and retirees, especially those prioritizing respiratory well-being in their choice of location. Particulate matter, notably PM10 and PM2.5, are contained well within acceptable ranges—designated as ‘Good’ and ‘Fair’ respectively. The island also demonstrates favorable conditions concerning nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide levels, both classified as ‘Good’ and contributing to a minimal presence of noxious gases. Ozone levels lean towards moderate, marked as ‘Fair,’ but are still compatible with regular outdoor activities. Ischia therefore holds a reputable stance on maintaining a clean and breathable atmosphere.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Ischia is accessible via Capodichino Airport in Naples and Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport, both located approximately 93 and 130 minutes away, respectively. The town is connected to the mainland by ferries, with the nearest train stations approximately 72 and 73 minutes away, facilitating further travel options.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Ischia features a rich culinary scene heavily influenced by its agricultural landscape, with traditional dishes such as coniglio di fosse (hole rabbit), pasta and beans, and pollo alla fumarole (chicken cooked under sand). The island is also known for its use of local vegetables and seafood. The dining options in Ischia vary widely, including rustic, traditional trattorias as well as upscale dining establishments. Notably, the island boasts Michelin-starred restaurants such as daní maison and Indaco, offering contemporary and innovative interpretations of local cuisine.
Shopping Overview
Shopping in the area caters to a variety of tastes and needs, featuring high fashion boutiques, craft shops selling local artisanal products, and souvenir outlets. Major thoroughfares host luxury brand stores alongside clothing and accessory boutiques. Additionally, small markets offer unique handcrafted items and regional food products. The vibrant local culture is reflected in both the shopping streets and the diverse market formats, encompassing elegant boutiques and traditional craft shops. This environment offers a rich shopping experience for expats and retirees alike.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Ischia offers notable outdoor activities and hiking opportunities, primarily focused around its natural landscapes and coastal views. A prominent hiking trail is “Pilastri – Schiappone – Piano Liguori – Campagnano,” a moderately difficult path stretching 4.5 miles, offering coastal and village views. “Piano Liguori via Campagnano” provides scenic, challenging inclines over 4.4 miles. The easy “Isolotto del Castello Aragonese” trail is 2.2 miles, featuring historic sites. Outdoor activities include visiting thermal baths and exploring coastal landmarks, appealing to those interested in both leisure and adventure pursuits. [AllTrails](https://www.alltrails.com/italy/campania/ischia–2).
✅ Pros
– Mild climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Opportunities for integration within the local community.
– Moderate healthcare services available for residents.
– Low unemployment rate compared to national average.
– Scenic views and beautiful natural surroundings.
– Access to local and regional transportation services.
– Moderate tourist presence enhances local economy and culture.
– Sufficient internet connectivity for remote work and leisure.
– Relaxed lifestyle with a strong sense of community.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare services rated quite low; expect limited options available.
– Air quality could be better; might feel slightly hazy.
– Infrastructure score suggests some basic amenities need improvement.
– Limited educational facilities; fewer options for family needs.
– Internet speed is decent, but not suitable for heavy users.
– Transportation infrastructure lacks robustness; delays may occur regularly.
– Moderate tourism can lead to seasonal overcrowding and noise.
– Job market options are limited despite low unemployment rate.
– Local economy may struggle during off-peak tourism seasons.
– Relaxed lifestyle may feel too slow-paced for some.
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