Elevation

[?] Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
21

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
127900

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.
135200

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
80

Region

Lazio

Walkability

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)

Climate Description

Mild climate, light snow, sunny, warm summers, mild winters; ideal for outdoor activities.

Latina

Lazio

Located southeast of Rome, this town features a strong community, beaches, and affordable living.

Quality of Life Score

[?]Factors in air quality, amenities, walkability, population, and environmental risks. Higher scores suggest better living conditions.

54

Quality of Infrastructure

[?]Measures internet speed, healthcare access, airports, rail, and walkability. Higher scores mean better connectivity and essential services.

38

Quality of Economy

[?]Based on income, property prices, job availability, and population density. Higher scores indicate stronger economic conditions.

77

Summary

Latina, located approximately 80 kilometers southeast of Rome, presents a unique lifestyle for expats seeking a quieter Italian experience. This city, home to about 566,500 residents, is notable for its proximity to beautiful beaches, just a short drive away, boasting excellent water quality for swimming. While Latina enjoys a good air quality rating, it faces challenges with recreational options and nightlife, making it less vibrant compared to larger cities.

The local culture is characterized by a strong sense of community, with numerous festivals and traditional events throughout the year that highlight its rich history. However, for those accustomed to a higher density of English speakers, Latina may require some adjustment, as the number of proficient English speakers is moderate. Overall, while Latina offers an affordable cost of living and access to nature, potential residents should weigh the quieter lifestyle against the limited urban amenities.

✅ Pros

– High-quality healthcare system ensuring resident well-being.
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Low unemployment rate fostering a stable economy.
– Opportunities for cultural integration with local community activities.
– Access to historical sites and rich cultural heritage.
– Relatively low tourist presence maintaining local authenticity.
– Adequate transportation options connecting to larger cities.
– Internet connectivity supports remote work and communication.
– Affordable cost of living compared to major Italian cities.
– Proximity to natural attractions and serene landscapes.

❌ Cons

– Infrastructure in need of significant improvement and investment.
– Limited internet speeds can hinder remote work efficiency.
– Air quality could be better; avoid the big city smog.
– Cultural activities may feel sparse compared to larger cities.
– Public transportation options can be infrequent and unreliable.
– Education facilities might not meet some international standards.
– Local cuisine may not cater to all expat tastes.
– Language barrier could pose challenges for new residents.
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant social scenes.
– Climate can lead to hot summers; hydration is essential!

Latina Demographics

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.

127900

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.

135200

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.

22000

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.

2663 out of 7901

Infrastructure and Connectivity

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

52min(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.

2nd Closest Airport

Name

Leonardo da Vinci (Rome Fiumicino)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

10

Driving Time

57min(s)

Leonardo da Vinci Airport, also known as Rome Fiumicino (FCO), is situated approximately 35 km from Rome’s city centre. It is Italy’s largest airport, serving as the main hub for ITA Airways and a crucial gateway for international travel, connecting to over 200 destinations globally, including major European cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris. Known for its efficient transport links, such as the Fiumicino Aeroporto railway station and high-speed connections, the airport also features notable attractions like reproductions of Leonardo da Vinci’s works.

3rd 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

113min(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.

Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Latina

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

20min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Latina includes the following features:
– **Rail Lines**: The primary line servicing Stazione di Latina is the Rome-Latina-Formia-Naples line.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Latina to numerous key destinations, including Rome, Naples, Salerno, Lamezia Terme, Messina, Palermo, Siracusa, Reggio di Calabria, Taranto, Turin, Genoa, La Spezia, Pisa, Livorno, Catania, Verona, and Bolzano.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator providing services at this station is Trenitalia, which operates both regional and Intercity services.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Regional trains operate with a frequency that varies, typically at least hourly, while Intercity services may have a less frequent schedule.
– **Train Types**: Stazione di Latina accommodates both regional and high-speed Intercity trains, making it a mixed service station.

2nd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Cisterna di Latina

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

8

Driving Time

21min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Cisterna di Latina includes the following key aspects:

– **Rail Lines**: Primarily served by Trenitalia, with some services from Italo.

– **Key Destinations Connected by Direct Trains**: Direct trains connect to notable destinations such as Rome (Roma Termini, 34 minutes travel time), Latina (6 minutes), Napoli Centrale (1 hour 45 minutes), Formia (47 minutes), and Campoleone (9 minutes).

– **Train Operators**: The main operators are Trenitalia and Italo.

– **Frequency of Departures**: The frequency varies; for instance, there are approximately 32 trains daily to Rome, 60 to Napoli Centrale, and around 30 to Latina.

– **Train Types**: The services at this station include a mix of regional and high-speed trains, although the majority appear to be regional services.

3rd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Sezze Romano

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

25min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Sezze Romano includes a mix of regional and high-speed train services. The primary rail lines that stop here are operated by Trenitalia and Italo. Key destinations connected by direct trains include: Roma Termini, Rome, Latina, Napoli Centrale, and Cisterna di Latina. The frequency of departures is notably high, with approximately 26 trains per day to Roma Termini and Latina, and 39 trains per day to Napoli Centrale. Most services operate throughout the day, with the first train departing as early as 04:53 and the last around 22:05. The station supports both high-speed and regional trains, making it a vital transit hub in the area.

Infrastructure & Amenities

Within 10km

Auto Repair Shops

0

Bars

0

Cafes

0

Cinemas

0

Dentists

0

Golf Courses

2

Gyms

0

Health Clinics

0

Hiking Trails

0

Historical Sites

28

Libraries

0

Museums

0

Parks

0

Pharmacies

0

Restaurants

0

Shopping Centres

0

Supermarkets

0

Spas

0

Beach

Name

200 Mt Sx Idrovora Capoportiere

Driving Distance

10mins

Water Quality Rating

1 - Excellent

Mountain Resort

Name

Campo Catino

Driving Distance

106mins

Healthcare

Healthcare Score

[?] Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.

91

Nearest Hospital Name

Santa Maria Goretti-Pronto Soc

Drive Time to Nearest Hospital

7 minutes

Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km

0

Local Public Healthcare Provider

LATINA

Healthcare Quality Description

In this area of Lazio, healthcare services present a mixed picture. General healthcare indicators fall below the national median. Local hospital care operates at a lower performance level. Efficiency in managing acute conditions varies: urgent heart attack treatments are executed swiftly, while post-heart attack readmissions occur frequently. Bone fracture responses are moderately timely, but the approach to breast cancer surgery is advanced. Post-operative care effectiveness is above average, with a focus on quick recoveries. Heart failure management is efficient, indicating strengths in specific medical treatments despite overall challenges.

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.

13

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.

3

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.

119.798

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

1118

Median

1609

Third Quartile

2067

Connectivity & Digital Access

Walkability Description

Avg Download Speed (Mbps)

Fast Download Speed (Mbps)

Slow Download Speed (Mbps)

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 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.

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 Low (21st-30th percentile)

Sunshine

Exceptional (Top 10%)

Snowfall

Very Low (Bottom 10%)

Min Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

9

Max Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

28

Climate Description

Latina, Italy, enjoys a predominantly mild climate suitable for those looking to escape harsher weather conditions. The town sees light snowfall and boasts abundant sunshine throughout the year, creating an inviting environment for expats and retirees. Summers in Latina are pleasantly warm, but rarely get excessively hot, ideal for outdoor activities without the oppressive heat experienced in many other regions. Winters are mild, with temperatures that are comfortable rather than freezing, making it easier for residents from colder climates to adapt. Overall, the moderate weather year-round supports a relaxed lifestyle amidst Latina’s rich cultural backdrop.

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

Latina’s air quality largely adheres to accepted healthful standards, evidenced by its balanced rankings across several pollutants. PM10 and nitrogen dioxide levels in the area consistently receive ‘Good’ classifications, contributing to an environment that supports both short-term visitors and long-term residents. Meanwhile, level rankings for PM2.5 and ozone fall into ‘Fair’ territory, indicative of relatively benign conditions but warranting occasional consideration for those with heightened sensitivities. Sulphur dioxide levels are also commendably low. Overall, the air in Latina offers a conducive setting for expatriates and retirees seeking a locale that balances urban accessibility with a commitment to environmental well-being.

Latina’s air quality largely adheres to accepted healthful standards, evidenced by its balanced rankings across several pollutants. PM10 and nitrogen dioxide levels in the area consistently receive ‘Good’ classifications, contributing to an environment that supports both short-term visitors and long-term residents. Meanwhile, level rankings for PM2.5 and ozone fall into ‘Fair’ territory, indicative of relatively benign conditions but warranting occasional consideration for those with heightened sensitivities. Sulphur dioxide levels are also commendably low. Overall, the air in Latina offers a conducive setting for expatriates and retirees seeking a locale that balances urban accessibility with a commitment to environmental well-being.

Town Descriptions

Getting There

Latina is accessible via major roads including the A1 and the Pontina. It lies approximately 52 minutes from Ciampino Airport and 57 minutes from Fiumicino Airport. The nearest train stations, located 20 and 21 minutes away, offer reasonable connectivity but the town’s infrastructure remains underdeveloped, rated 38 out of 100.

Getting Around

Local Cuisine

Latina’s culinary scene is a vibrant blend of traditional Lazio flavors and modern dining options. Key traditional dishes include spaghetti alla carbonara, guanciale, porchetta, and various pasta dishes such as cacio e pepe and all’amatriciana. Restaurants often emphasize quality, local ingredients, with a focus on both meat and vegetable dishes. The town also boasts a certain number of international dining establishments, reflecting a diverse culinary landscape. Notably, Il Vistamare is a Michelin-starred restaurant known for its innovative seafood selections, showcasing the locality’s rich maritime resources.

Shopping Overview

Shopping in the area features diverse categories including department stores, factory outlets, and a variety of gift and specialty shops. It also hosts various flea and street markets, catering to local tastes and interests. Art galleries are prevalent, adding a cultural aspect to the shopping experience. Notable shopping centres provide modern retail spaces, while independent boutiques enhance the local flavour, offering unique products and artisan goods.

Neighborhoods

Green Areas and Parks

In Latina, Lazio, outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Lago di Fogliano, a notable site for water-based activities. Monte Semprevisa offers challenging hikes within its mountainous terrain. Parco Falcone-Borsellino and Il Parco Di Siria provide leisurely green spaces for relaxation. The area is part of the Agro Pontino, featuring diverse hiking trails. Nearby, the Circeo National Park presents varied trails suitable for cycling and walking, highlighting the region’s natural coastline and historical landscapes.

✅ Pros

– High-quality healthcare system ensuring resident well-being.
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Low unemployment rate fostering a stable economy.
– Opportunities for cultural integration with local community activities.
– Access to historical sites and rich cultural heritage.
– Relatively low tourist presence maintaining local authenticity.
– Adequate transportation options connecting to larger cities.
– Internet connectivity supports remote work and communication.
– Affordable cost of living compared to major Italian cities.
– Proximity to natural attractions and serene landscapes.

❌ Cons

– Infrastructure in need of significant improvement and investment.
– Limited internet speeds can hinder remote work efficiency.
– Air quality could be better; avoid the big city smog.
– Cultural activities may feel sparse compared to larger cities.
– Public transportation options can be infrequent and unreliable.
– Education facilities might not meet some international standards.
– Local cuisine may not cater to all expat tastes.
– Language barrier could pose challenges for new residents.
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant social scenes.
– Climate can lead to hot summers; hydration is essential!

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