Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
459
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
11800
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.
28500
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
Region
Basilicata
Walkability
Somewhat Walkable
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.
Medium
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
34
/ 12
Climate Description
Warm year-round, mild summers, moderate winters, balanced rainfall, ample sunshine.
Lauria
Basilicata
Historic charm, affordable living, mountainous landscapes, temperate climate; vibrant culture with local festivals.
Summary
Lauria, located in the heart of Basilicata, offers a blend of historical charm and modern conveniences, attracting expats and retirees looking for a slower pace of life. Nestled at a moderate altitude, this town boasts stunning mountainous landscapes and a temperate climate, characterized by warm dry summers and cold winters. Key attractions include the town’s rich heritage, with historical architecture and a robust community culture celebrated through various local festivals.
The cost of living is notably affordable, making it an appealing destination for those on fixed incomes. However, challenges such as limited transport options and recreational activities may require adjustments for newcomers. Lauria’s healthcare services are adequate, though not exceptional, and internet connectivity may be a concern for remote workers. Despite these drawbacks, the town’s safety, vibrant local culture, and picturesque surroundings provide a unique lifestyle opportunity for expats seeking a retreat in southern Italy.
✅ Pros
– Picturesque landscapes and stunning natural surroundings.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Low unemployment rate promotes job stability.
– Generally good air quality for outdoor activities.
– Limited tourist presence ensures a peaceful lifestyle.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger cities.
– Opportunities for community integration and local engagement.
– Mild climate suitable for year-round living.
– Basic healthcare services available to residents.
– Developing infrastructure for future growth and convenience.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality might leave you feeling a bit abandoned.
– Public transportation options are sparse and infrequent at best.
– Underdeveloped infrastructure may lead to occasional travel frustrations.
– Internet speed is slower than a snail on vacation.
– Local amenities can be limited for basic day-to-day needs.
– Few educational facilities may not suit families with children.
– Employment opportunities may be scarce outside of tourism and agriculture.
– Weather can be unpredictable; pack your umbrella just in case.
– Limited social activities might lead to boredom on quiet days.
– Integration into the community may take more time than expected.
Lauria Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
11800
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.
28500
Births Per 100 Deaths
40.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
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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.
18900
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.
4893 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
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
54min(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.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Lamezia Terme (Lamezia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
81min(s)
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) is located in Calabria, southern Italy, approximately 9 km south of the city of Lamezia Terme. It overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea and is especially busy during the summer months, accommodating over 2.6 million passengers in 2022. The airport is a hub for low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet, and WizzAir, offering connections to major Italian cities like Rome and Milan, as well as seasonal flights to destinations like Toronto, Vienna, and Cologne. Notably, the airport does not emphasize any particular hub designation but offers significant connectivity for both domestic and international flights, making it a convenient option for travellers seeking both leisure and business routes.
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
84min(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 Lagonegro
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 Lagonegro offers connections on several rail lines with notable destinations accessible by direct trains. Key destinations connected include Maratea, Matera, Naples, Potenza, Rome, and Sala Consilina. The primary train operators servicing this station are Trenitalia and Italo. Departures occur at varying frequencies, with some itineraries running several times a day. The station primarily serves regional trains, lacking high-speed train services yet maintaining efficient connections for local travel.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Casaletto Spartano-Battaglia
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
27min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Casaletto Spartano-Battaglia includes:
– Rail lines that stop here: Primarily regional lines connecting to larger hubs.
– Key destinations connected by direct trains: Notable connections include Naples and Sapri.
– Train operators: The main operator is Trenitalia, which runs regional services.
– Frequency of departures: Trains do not run frequently, with typical services being a few per day.
– Type of trains: The station primarily serves regional trains with no high-speed services available.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Padula
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
27min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Padula offers several key services connecting various destinations. The rail lines that stop here primarily include connections to Naples, Potenza, Rome, Salerno, Taranto, and Teramo.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**:
– Naples: Approximately 2 hours 12 minutes, with 11 trains per day.
– Potenza: Approximately 2 hours 31 minutes, with 6 trains per day.
– Rome: Approximately 3 hours 35 minutes, with 13 trains per day.
– Salerno: Approximately 1 hour 32 minutes, with 9 trains per day.
– Taranto: Approximately 4 hours 49 minutes, with 5 trains per day.
– Teramo: Approximately 8 hours 32 minutes, with 8 trains per day.
– **Train operators**: The primary train operator serving Stazione di Padula is Trenitalia.
– **Frequency of departures**: Trains generally run with frequencies ranging from 5 to 13 departures per day depending on the destination.
– **Type of services**: The station does not have high-speed train services; it primarily offers regional and intercity services.
Overall, Stazione di Padula has a mix of regional and intercity train connections, catering to both local and longer-distance travel needs.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
12
Bars
0
Cafes
3
Cinemas
1
Dentists
3
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
3
Health Clinics
4
Hiking Trails
3
Historical Sites
14
Libraries
0
Museums
1
Parks
1
Pharmacies
4
Restaurants
20
Shopping Centres
1
Supermarkets
14
Spas
8
Beach
Name
Confine Potenza - Cosenza Foce Vallone
Driving Distance
35mins
Water Quality Rating
2 - Good
Mountain Resort
Name
Monte Sirino
Driving Distance
7mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
20
Nearest Hospital Name
Domenico Lentini
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
13 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
1
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA SANITARIA LOCALE DI POTENZA ASP
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Basilicata, local healthcare displays a varied performance across several indicators. Hospital care is somewhat more favourable, though overall service levels remain modest when compared nationally. There is competence in handling cardiac emergencies promptly, yet other areas like timely fracture treatment and surgery for breast cancer show room for improvement. Readmission rates suggest ongoing challenges, particularly following heart failure. Notably, hospital stays post-operation are routinely brief, indicating potential efficiency gains in perioperative care. These mixed results provide a complex picture important for prospective residents to consider when evaluating healthcare provision.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
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.
38
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
16
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
0
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.
84.365
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.
Medium
Property Prices per m²
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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
322
Median
562
Third Quartile
880
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Somewhat Walkable
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 40%
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.
High (71st-80th percentile)
Sunshine
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Snowfall
Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)
Climate Description
Lauria, nestled in Italy, features a climate characterized by amenable warmth throughout most of the year, tempered occasionally by crisp winter breezes. Summers in Lauria are pleasantly warm rather than oppressive, encouraging outdoor activities and al fresco dining. In contrast, winters bring moderate coolness with occasional snowfall, subtly transforming the landscape without causing significant disruptions. The region receives a balanced amount of rainfall, ensuring lush landscapes without the prevalence of extended dreary periods. Sunshine is ample, endowing Lauria with bright days that highlight its natural and architectural beauty—a true haven for those seeking a serene yet vibrant living environment.
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.
84
Air Quality Description
Nestled in Italy, Lauria offers residents a refreshing breath of quality air. The air here boasts commendable levels of particulate matter and gases, maintaining mostly ‘Good’ classifications across key pollutants such as PM10, PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur dioxide. This speaks to a well-preserved environment, free from the heavy industrial emissions common in more urbanized regions. While ozone levels present a ‘Fair’ classification, they still remain within a moderate range. Overall, Lauria’s atmosphere is conducive to those seeking a healthier lifestyle amidst Italy’s scenic landscape— an appealing prospect for expats and retirees alike.
Nestled in Italy, Lauria offers residents a refreshing breath of quality air. The air here boasts commendable levels of particulate matter and gases, maintaining mostly ‘Good’ classifications across key pollutants such as PM10, PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur dioxide. This speaks to a well-preserved environment, free from the heavy industrial emissions common in more urbanized regions. While ozone levels present a ‘Fair’ classification, they still remain within a moderate range. Overall, Lauria’s atmosphere is conducive to those seeking a healthier lifestyle amidst Italy’s scenic landscape— an appealing prospect for expats and retirees alike.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Lauria is accessible primarily via the SS585 and SS19 roads, connecting it to regional hubs. The nearest airports are Salerno Costa d’Amalfi and Lamezia Terme, offering limited options for air travel. Train services are available at nearby stations, but infrastructure remains underdeveloped.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Lauria, located in the region of Basilicata, boasts a rich culinary heritage characterized by its traditional dishes. Renowned local specialties include Anginetti di Lauria, Strangolapreti, and Cicerata. The use of high-quality ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil, local cheeses like Canestrato di Moliterno, and cured meats like Soppressata are hallmarks of Lucanian cuisine. In addition to its traditional fare, Lauria offers a diverse dining scene with establishments featuring Italian, Mediterranean, seafood, and steakhouse options, reflecting some international influences. Current offerings include cafes and pizzerias that serve everything from local pizzas to international dishes. Notably, there are currently no Michelin-starred restaurants in Lauria itself, but the broader Basilicata region is home to several recognized establishments, enhancing the area’s gastronomic profile.
Shopping Overview
Shopping opportunities in the area include supermarkets, local markets, and a significant shopping centre. Supermarkets provide essential goods and groceries, while local markets offer fresh produce and regional specialties. The prominent shopping venue features a variety of shops and dining options, catering to diverse consumer needs. Overall, residents and visitors can expect a balanced shopping experience, featuring both daily essentials and specialty items.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Lauria in Basilicata offers various outdoor activities with notable hiking trails such as the “Basilicata Coast to Coast, Tappa 9” which spans 12.6 miles and passes through areas of historical interest like the ancient millstone and Parco del Vincolato. Additionally, the “Monte del Papa from Lago Sirino” and the “Monte Sirino” trails are located within the Appennino Lucano-Val d’Agri-Lagonegrese National Park, providing opportunities for both leisurely and challenging hikes. These trails highlight the regions rich natural landscapes and provide expansive views, suitable for outdoor enthusiasts and retirees alike.
✅ Pros
– Picturesque landscapes and stunning natural surroundings.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Low unemployment rate promotes job stability.
– Generally good air quality for outdoor activities.
– Limited tourist presence ensures a peaceful lifestyle.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger cities.
– Opportunities for community integration and local engagement.
– Mild climate suitable for year-round living.
– Basic healthcare services available to residents.
– Developing infrastructure for future growth and convenience.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality might leave you feeling a bit abandoned.
– Public transportation options are sparse and infrequent at best.
– Underdeveloped infrastructure may lead to occasional travel frustrations.
– Internet speed is slower than a snail on vacation.
– Local amenities can be limited for basic day-to-day needs.
– Few educational facilities may not suit families with children.
– Employment opportunities may be scarce outside of tourism and agriculture.
– Weather can be unpredictable; pack your umbrella just in case.
– Limited social activities might lead to boredom on quiet days.
– Integration into the community may take more time than expected.
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