Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
279
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
40500
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.
89900
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
96
Region
Marche
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.
High
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
189
/ 101
Climate Description
Temperate summers, cool winters, abundant sunshine, year-round rainfall, occasional snowfall.
Macerata
Marche
Historic town with an open-air opera house, cultural events, and proximity to the Adriatic Sea.
Summary
Macerata, located in the heart of the Marche region, is a charming town known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant community. Its historical center boasts the stunning Sferisterio, an open-air opera house famous for summer performances, reflecting the region’s artistic spirit. The town offers a blend of leisure and cultural events, making it appealing for retirees seeking an engaging lifestyle. Surrounded by picturesque hills and close to the Adriatic Sea, residents enjoy access to beautiful beaches just a short drive away.
However, expats may face challenges with public transport availability, and healthcare quality, while adequate, falls short of larger city standards. Despite these drawbacks, the welcoming atmosphere and active expat community add to Macerata’s charm, making it an attractive option for those looking for a peaceful yet culturally rich Italian experience.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Excellent air quality contributing to overall well-being.
– Low unemployment rate ensures economic stability.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Opportunities for social integration and community involvement.
– Well-connected transportation options for easy travel.
– Pleasant climate with mild temperatures year-round.
– Access to quality educational institutions for all ages.
– Non-touristy environment fosters a peaceful lifestyle.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work and leisure.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options may leave you wanting more excitement.
– Small-town life may feel isolating for some expats and retirees.
– Fewer international cuisine options compared to larger cities.
– Public transportation may require planning for less frequent schedules.
– Language barrier can complicate day-to-day interactions for newcomers.
– Limited shopping variety compared to bigger urban centers.
– Local bureaucracy may be slow and frustrating at times.
– Cultural activities may not cater to everyone’s tastes or interests.
– Seasonal tourism may disrupt local tranquility during peak times.
– Weather can be too humid or hot in summer months.
Macerata Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
40500
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.
89900
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.
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.
23300
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.
1503 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Raffaello Sanzio (Ancona)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
43min(s)
Raffaello Sanzio Airport, also known as Ancona International Airport, is located 12 km west of Ancona in Falconara Marittima, Italy. It caters to over 460,000 passengers annually, with routes primarily across Europe. Major destinations include Munich, London, Paris, and Barcelona, and it hosts airlines such as Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Volotea, offering both seasonal and year-round flights. This airport serves as a gateway to the Marche region, with a mix of business and leisure travel options, connecting internationally through hub airports like Munich.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Perugia-San Francesco d'Assisi (Perugia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
55min(s)
Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi – Umbria International Airport is located in the Umbria region of central Italy, serving the city of Perugia. It primarily offers seasonal flights through airlines such as British Airways and Ryanair, connecting passengers to key European cities like London, Barcelona, and Rome, along with domestic destinations such as Cagliari and Palermo. Not fitting the profile of a major hub, the airport is characterised by its modest passenger numbers but has experienced significant growth recently, making it an accessible entry point to Umbria via road, rail, and regional bus services.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Abruzzo Airport (Pescara)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
74min(s)
Abruzzo Airport, located about 4 kilometers from Pescara city centre and approximately 180 kilometers from Rome, is a medium-sized international gateway serving Abruzzo and neighbouring regions such as Molise and Marche. Handling over 700,000 passengers in 2022, the airport connects travellers to 18 destinations across 11 countries, with key routes including London Stansted, Milan, Bucharest, and Malta. Notably, it offers budget-friendly parking options and serves as a hub for low-cost carriers like Ryanair, facilitating both domestic and international travel.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Macerata
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
4min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Macerata is primarily operated by Trenitalia and includes only regional trains. The station is part of the Civitanova–Fabriano railway. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Ancona, Ascoli Piceno, Civitanova, and Fabriano. The frequency of departures is primarily hourly, although some less frequent services may operate throughout the day. Currently, Stazione di Macerata does not facilitate high-speed train services; it exclusively provides regional connections.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Corridonia-Mogliano
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
10min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Corridonia-Mogliano includes several key aspects:
– **Rail Lines:** The station is served by regional trains operating primarily along the Adriatic coast and connecting inland.
– **Key Destinations:** Direct trains connect Corridonia-Mogliano to Macerata, Civitanova Marche-Montegranaro, Ancona, and Ancona Torrette, with additional connections to Bologna and Castelraimondo-Camerino.
– **Train Operators:** Trenitalia is the primary operator providing services from this station.
– **Frequency of Departures:** Trains to nearby destinations such as Macerata typically run multiple times a day, with an average of about 9 trains per day, indicating an hourly or half-hourly frequency depending on the time of day.
– **Train Types:** The station primarily services regional trains, with no indication of more frequent high-speed services stopping here, making it a regional-only station.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Morrovalle-Monte San Giusto
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
15min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Morrovalle-Monte San Giusto includes the following:
– **Rail Lines**: Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Key Destinations**: The station offers direct train services to several key destinations, including Civitanova Marche-Montegranaro, Tolentino, Macerata, Spoleto, Ancona, and Arezzo.
– **Train Operators**: Service is provided by Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of Departures**:
– Civitanova Marche-Montegranaro: 14 departures per day
– Tolentino: 12 departures per day
– Macerata: 14 departures per day
– Spoleto: 10 departures per day
– Ancona: 15 departures per day
– Arezzo: 24 departures per day
– **Train Types**: The station does not specifically highlight whether it offers high-speed or regional trains, but it operates a mix of services mainly for regional and intercity travel.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
11
Bars
1
Cafes
53
Cinemas
12
Dentists
20
Golf Courses
1
Gyms
18
Health Clinics
38
Hiking Trails
6
Historical Sites
37
Libraries
1
Museums
9
Parks
23
Pharmacies
4
Restaurants
39
Shopping Centres
12
Supermarkets
59
Spas
39
Beach
Name
Centro Canoa Caccamo
Driving Distance
26mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Pintura - Bolognola
Driving Distance
64mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
79
Nearest Hospital Name
Ospedale Generale Provinciale
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
5 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
1
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ASUR
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Marche, the healthcare system presents a mixed profile. It performs excellently in specific treatments, with notably high efficiency in handling breast cancer operations and quick management of bone fractures. However, local hospital care quality appears to be more limited compared to national standards. The system performs well in post-heart attack patient readmissions, yet heart failure and urgent heart attack interventions have room for improvement. Generally, the healthcare services here strike an overall above-average standard, although prospective residents may want to consider the varying levels of efficiency across specific healthcare services.
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.
6
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
1
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
-1
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.
107.987
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
869
Median
1107
Third Quartile
1424
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Walker's Paradise
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.
Bottom 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.
Bottom 30%
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.
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Sunshine
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Snowfall
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Climate Description
Macerata enjoys a climate characterized by temperate summers and cool winters, providing a comfortable living environment year-round. The town benefits from abundant sunshine, ensuring that residents can enjoy outdoor activities for much of the year. Rainfall is distributed fairly throughout the year, with occasional snowfall in the colder months adding a picturesque layer to this charming Italian setting. Overall, the weather supports a vibrant expat community and retirees who seek a balance of moderate warmth and refreshing coolness, perfect for those looking to savor life at a slower, more deliberate pace.
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.
96
Air Quality Description
In Macerata, Italy, the air quality generally presents as satisfactory, supporting a comfortable lifestyle for expats and retirees. Governed by relatively low concentrations of pollutants like particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, the atmosphere meets healthful criteria. The area sees particulate matter sizes — both PM10 and PM2.5 — within favorable ranges, affirming their classification in the ‘Good’ category. Similarly, nitrogen and sulphur dioxide levels remain minimal, further proof of air purity. Ozone levels, though slightly higher, still fall within a ‘Fair’ range, rounding out a generally congenial environment for those sensitive to atmospheric composition. Macerata’s climate contributes positively to its pleasant, livable nature.
In Macerata, Italy, the air quality generally presents as satisfactory, supporting a comfortable lifestyle for expats and retirees. Governed by relatively low concentrations of pollutants like particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, the atmosphere meets healthful criteria. The area sees particulate matter sizes — both PM10 and PM2.5 — within favorable ranges, affirming their classification in the ‘Good’ category. Similarly, nitrogen and sulphur dioxide levels remain minimal, further proof of air purity. Ozone levels, though slightly higher, still fall within a ‘Fair’ range, rounding out a generally congenial environment for those sensitive to atmospheric composition. Macerata’s climate contributes positively to its pleasant, livable nature.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Macerata is accessible via the A14 autostrada, facilitating travel to major cities. Raffaello Sanzio Airport is the closest airport, with connections to international destinations. The town’s train services, though limited, connect to regional hubs. Overall, Macerata’s infrastructure is reasonably adequate but not comprehensive.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Macerata’s culinary scene is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Marche region, characterized by its rich agricultural heritage and emphasis on local ingredients. Traditional dishes include Vincigrassi, a pasta dish akin to lasagna made with a béchamel sauce, Ciauscolo, a salted pork sausage, and Moscioli, a type of mussel endemic to the area. The local cheese, Pecorino, and seasonal produce like cherries also feature prominently in the cuisine. The town boasts a variety of restaurants, offering a spectrum of dining options from authentic Italian fare to international cuisines, reflecting the area’s gastronomic diversity. Notable Michelin-starred dining is available in Macerata, showcasing high-end culinary experiences that highlight both local and contemporary influences.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape features various options, catering to diverse preferences. Brand outlet stores are prevalent, showcasing established labels. Several shopping malls are conveniently located within a short distance, providing a comprehensive retail experience. Moreover, weekly markets and antique fairs enrich the shopping culture, offering local produce and unique finds. This blend of modern and traditional shopping configurations caters well to expats and retirees seeking variety and convenience.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Macerata offers various outdoor opportunities with well-established hiking trails such as the Sforzacosta-Monte Fiegni-Fiastra-San Maroto route, spanning 52.3 miles, and noted for substantial elevation gain. The Piediripa-Abbadia di Fiastra-San Ginesio trail is another notable route, covering 34 miles. The region caters to bikers with several trails, including the popular Sforzacosta-Monte Fiegni-Fiastra-San Maroto. These trails offer access to historic and scenic locations ideal for hiking, biking, and trail running. Outdoor activities in Macerata are available for all skill levels, promoting a healthy lifestyle amidst natural surroundings.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Excellent air quality contributing to overall well-being.
– Low unemployment rate ensures economic stability.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Opportunities for social integration and community involvement.
– Well-connected transportation options for easy travel.
– Pleasant climate with mild temperatures year-round.
– Access to quality educational institutions for all ages.
– Non-touristy environment fosters a peaceful lifestyle.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work and leisure.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options may leave you wanting more excitement.
– Small-town life may feel isolating for some expats and retirees.
– Fewer international cuisine options compared to larger cities.
– Public transportation may require planning for less frequent schedules.
– Language barrier can complicate day-to-day interactions for newcomers.
– Limited shopping variety compared to bigger urban centers.
– Local bureaucracy may be slow and frustrating at times.
– Cultural activities may not cater to everyone’s tastes or interests.
– Seasonal tourism may disrupt local tranquility during peak times.
– Weather can be too humid or hot in summer months.
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