Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
13
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
57300
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.
161900
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
80
Region
Puglia
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.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
252
/ 153
Climate Description
Mild winters, warm sunny summers, moderate rain, rare snow; overall comfortable climate.
Molfetta
Puglia
Adriatic town with a historic port, notable cathedrals, vibrant markets, and a fishing industry.
Summary
Molfetta, located on the Adriatic coast and just a short drive from Bari, offers expats a blend of rich culture and scenic beauty. The town features a charming old port and a stunning promenade, perfect for leisurely strolls. Key attractions include the Romanesque-style Cathedral of Molfetta and the Basilica of the Madonna of the Martyrs, alongside vibrant local markets and a renowned fishing industry focusing on seafood delicacies. Cultural festivities, including the Festa della Madonna dei Martiri, reflect Molfetta’s deep historical roots and community spirit.
While the town provides a tight-knit atmosphere, its compact nature may lead to challenges in space and accessibility. Although healthcare services are available, they may not always meet the highest standards. Overall, Molfetta is an appealing destination for retirees seeking a tranquil lifestyle, though it may not satisfy those preferring urban amenities or extensive healthcare options.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Quality healthcare services available for residents and expats.
– Good infrastructure supports easy commuting and transportation.
– Low tourist pressure creates a peaceful living environment.
– Opportunities for social integration within the local community.
– Clean air quality contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Diverse culinary scene featuring local Puglian specialties.
– Proximity to beautiful coastal areas and natural landscapes.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare score may cause concern for some residents.
– Slightly higher unemployment can affect local economic stability.
– Average internet speeds may frustrate heavy online users.
– Not many international schools for expat families with children.
– Public transport options could be better for broader travel.
– Less vibrant nightlife might disappoint those seeking excitement.
– Local job market may not cater to diverse professions.
– Occasional language barrier for non-Italian speakers complicates integration.
– Limited shopping options compared to larger cities in Italy.
– Seasonal weather extremes can be a challenge for some.
Molfetta Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
57300
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.
161900
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.
19500
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.
4517 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Karol Wojtyla (Bari)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
18min(s)
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport is located approximately 8 kilometres northwest of Bari, Italy, and serves as a significant hub in the Puglia region. It handled over 6 million passengers in 2023, largely acting as a focus city for low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Volotea. The airport connects to numerous European cities, with main routes including destinations such as London, Paris, Milan, and Istanbul, and benefits from seasonal services to cities like New York and Vienna, marking it as a convenient base for both domestic and international travel.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Papola Casale (Brindisi)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
64min(s)
Papola Casale (Brindisi) Airport is located approximately 6 kilometres from Brindisi’s city centre in southern Italy. In 2023, it served over 3 million passengers, acting as a focus city for Ryanair with regular and seasonal flights connecting to destinations such as London, Milan, and Rome. Known for its dual role as a civilian airport and strategic military facility, it provides essential humanitarian services and supports regional travel, making it both an important transport hub and a vital strategic location.
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
101min(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 Molfetta
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
8
Driving Time
6min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Molfetta includes a variety of connections facilitated by Trenitalia. The station primarily serves the Adriatic railway line, linking Molfetta with important cities throughout Italy.
– **Rail Lines**: The main line serving Stazione di Molfetta is the Ancona–Lecce line.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Molfetta to several key destinations including Rome, Foggia, Bari, Brindisi, Lecce, Bologna, Rimini, Ancona, Pescara, and Taranto. Notably, there are also night services to various destinations.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator is Trenitalia, which runs intercity and regional services.
– **Frequency of Departures**: The station offers a mix of service frequencies, including regional trains and intercity trains. Frequencies vary from several departures per day to hourly services, particularly for intercity connections.
– **Train Types**: Stazione di Molfetta accommodates a mix of train types, including regional, intercity, and night trains, providing varied options for travel.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Terlizzi
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
11min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Terlizzi provides connections primarily on the Bari–Barletta railway line, operated by Ferrotramviaria. Key destinations directly connected by trains include Barletta, Andria, Bitonto, and Bari, with additional links to Aeroporto (Airport) services. Departures occur frequently, particularly as part of the Bari Metropolitan services (FR2), which run hourly or more frequently. The station is served exclusively by regional trains and does not accommodate high-speed services.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Giovinazzo
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
11min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Giovinazzo provides regional connections on the Ancona–Lecce line, primarily serving the Adriatic Railway. Key destinations include Foggia, Barletta, Bari, and Bari Centrale, with direct trains available to these cities. The primary train operator is Trenitalia, which is well known for operating regional services throughout Italy. Departures at the station are frequent, with trains running at least every 30 minutes during peak times, allowing for efficient travel to nearby locations. While there are no high-speed trains servicing Giovinazzo, regional only services operate consistently, ensuring connectivity to the wider railway network in the region.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
49
Bars
22
Cafes
30
Cinemas
14
Dentists
50
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
49
Health Clinics
60
Hiking Trails
20
Historical Sites
262
Libraries
3
Museums
83
Parks
36
Pharmacies
48
Restaurants
371
Shopping Centres
151
Supermarkets
124
Spas
88
Beach
Name
Scogliera (Serre)
Driving Distance
6mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Sellata
Driving Distance
152mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
50
Nearest Hospital Name
Civile di Molfetta
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
3 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
4
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ASL BA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Puglia, the local health care provider presents varied quality across different services. It performs below the national average overall, with particular challenges in local hospital care and minimally invasive breast cancer surgeries. Emergency cardiac care within the stipulated time is more reliable, and timely treatment of bone fractures is exceptionally efficient. The management of heart failure readmissions is reasonably competent, yet readmissions following a heart attack require attention. Post-operative care sees a moderate level of efficiency in reducing hospital stays. Prospective residents should consider these factors when evaluating health care quality in this region.
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.
31
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.
11
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.
103.6
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.
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
1133
Median
1379
Third Quartile
1723
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.
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
[?]
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.
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Sunshine
Exceptional (Top 10%)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
Molfetta enjoys a climate characterized by mild winters and warm, sun-drenched summers. The town benefits from abundant sunshine throughout the year, enhancing its appeal as a destination for expats and retirees from cooler climes. Precipitation is moderate but adequately spaced across the seasons, ensuring lush landscapes without excessive dampness. Snowfall is a rare occurrence, typically light and fleeting, adding a touch of scenic wonder on the few days it appears. Overall, Molfetta’s temperatures are generally comfortable, ranging from cool to warm, which supports an active outdoor lifestyle throughout much of the year. This pleasant climate makes Molfetta an attractive location for those seeking a tranquil 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.
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
In Molfetta, Italy, the overall air quality presents a conducive environment for expatriates and retirees seeking a locale with cleaner breathing space. Particulate matter levels, particularly those of smaller diameter, hover in acceptable ranges, conducive to individuals sensitive to air pollutants. The presence of nitrogen and sulfur dioxides averages well within amiable limits, reflecting the town’s lower emission outputs. Ozone levels are moderate, suggesting minimal photochemical smog situations typically uncomfortable for susceptible populations. This balance of air compositions underpins Molfetta’s appeal as a healthier choice for those seeking a relatively unpolluted living ambience in a picturesque Italian setting.
In Molfetta, Italy, the overall air quality presents a conducive environment for expatriates and retirees seeking a locale with cleaner breathing space. Particulate matter levels, particularly those of smaller diameter, hover in acceptable ranges, conducive to individuals sensitive to air pollutants. The presence of nitrogen and sulfur dioxides averages well within amiable limits, reflecting the town’s lower emission outputs. Ozone levels are moderate, suggesting minimal photochemical smog situations typically uncomfortable for susceptible populations. This balance of air compositions underpins Molfetta’s appeal as a healthier choice for those seeking a relatively unpolluted living ambience in a picturesque Italian setting.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Molfetta’s connectivity is supported by its proximity to Bari’s Karol Wojtyla Airport, accessible by major road networks. The town is serviced by two train stations within easy reach, offering reliable regional connectivity. Infrastructure is rated favorably, bolstering access to local and broader destinations.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Molfetta, situated in the Puglia region, boasts a rich culinary scene deeply rooted in its Mediterranean heritage. Traditional dishes feature handmade pastas such as orecchiette and cavatieddi, often prepared with local produce including turnips, chicory, and legumes like favette. Seafood is prominent, highlighted by dishes such as fish soup and pasta with fish, complemented by high-quality extra virgin olive oil. The local cuisine emphasizes simplicity and freshness, showcasing seasonal ingredients. Dining options in Molfetta range from local trattorias to more formal establishments, reflecting both regional flavors and international influences. While the town is developing its gastronomic landscape, it has gained recognition in culinary circles, particularly with the presence of Michelin-starred restaurants such as Il Fagiano, which offers a sophisticated dining experience. Overall, Molfetta’s culinary scene is characterized by authenticity, adherence to tradition, and the evolving influence of modern gastronomy.
Shopping Overview
Shopping options in the area include varied categories such as department stores, factory outlets, gift and specialty shops, and art galleries. For a more local experience, flea and street markets complement the shopping landscape, while designated malls provide a structured shopping environment. Farmers’ markets also contribute to the diverse retail choices, offering fresh produce and local specialties. This mix caters to various shopping preferences, ensuring accessibility to both everyday essentials and unique finds.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Molfetta, located in Puglia, offers outdoor enthusiasts several green spaces and activities. Notable hiking includes the Via Francigena Litoranea, a moderate trail extending 5 miles towards Giovinazzo. Another more challenging option is the Molfetta-Calenda-Gravina route, spanning 94.9 miles with significant elevation changes. Recreational locations feature Lido Bahia Beach and Lido Algamarina for beach outings. Additionally, Cava delle Orme dei Dinosauri presents a geological exploration point. These options cater well to those seeking outdoor and leisure activities in the area.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Quality healthcare services available for residents and expats.
– Good infrastructure supports easy commuting and transportation.
– Low tourist pressure creates a peaceful living environment.
– Opportunities for social integration within the local community.
– Clean air quality contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Diverse culinary scene featuring local Puglian specialties.
– Proximity to beautiful coastal areas and natural landscapes.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare score may cause concern for some residents.
– Slightly higher unemployment can affect local economic stability.
– Average internet speeds may frustrate heavy online users.
– Not many international schools for expat families with children.
– Public transport options could be better for broader travel.
– Less vibrant nightlife might disappoint those seeking excitement.
– Local job market may not cater to diverse professions.
– Occasional language barrier for non-Italian speakers complicates integration.
– Limited shopping options compared to larger cities in Italy.
– Seasonal weather extremes can be a challenge for some.
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