Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
320
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
24900
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.
26500
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
Region
Sicilia
Walkability
Very 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)
84
/ 21
Climate Description
Mild climate with warm summers, moderate rainfall, occasional snow, and abundant sunshine.
Niscemi
Sicilia
Town offers affordable living, a warm climate, vibrant culture, and limited recreational activities.
Summary
Niscemi, a town in Sicily’s Caltanissetta province, is ideal for expats seeking an affordable lifestyle amid a warm Mediterranean climate characterized by mild winters and long, hot summers. With a population of around 25,000, it boasts a vibrant local culture and historical significance that comes to life through its traditional festivals and local cuisine. Nearby attractions such as pristine beaches with excellent water quality are a short drive away.
While Niscemi offers a low cost of living and decent healthcare facilities, challenges include limited nightlife and recreational activities. Public transport is not well developed, and English is not widely spoken, potentially complicating integration for non-Italian speakers. Despite these drawbacks, the region’s air quality and high-speed internet make it a compelling choice for those working remotely. Niscemi is particularly accommodating for expatriates looking for tranquility and a closer connection to local traditions.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore and enjoy.
– Mild Mediterranean climate ideal for year-round outdoor activities.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Opportunities for community integration and local interactions.
– Reasonable healthcare facilities available for residents’ needs.
– Scenic landscapes and nature nearby for relaxation and recreation.
– Local markets offer fresh produce and authentic Sicilian cuisine.
– Accessible transportation options for nearby towns and cities.
– Good air quality for a healthier living environment.
– Charming small-town atmosphere with friendly locals.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality could lead to challenges for serious conditions.
– Public transportation may not be frequent or reliable enough.
– Internet speeds can lag behind larger urban areas significantly.
– Job opportunities are scarce, making employment challenging for newcomers.
– Local amenities may be limited compared to larger cities.
– Educational facilities may not meet expectations for international standards.
– Cultural activities can be fewer than in bigger towns.
– Language barrier may hinder full community integration for newcomers.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for better overall convenience and access.
– Seasonal tourism can lead to overcrowding during peak periods.
Niscemi Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
24900
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.
26500
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.
No Data
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.
14200
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.
7392 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Catania Fontanarossa (Catania)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
78min(s)
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is situated in Sicily, Italy, and serves as a significant air travel hub in the Mediterranean. This airport facilitates connections to numerous European cities such as Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, and London, with key routes including Catania to Rome, one of Italy’s busiest. Notably, it accommodates low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air, making it accessible for budget travellers and providing direct flights to leisure destinations. Recent terminal expansions enhance passenger experience, although the airport experienced a temporary disruption in July 2023 due to a fire in the terminal.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Falcone Borsellino (Palermo)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
9
Driving Time
136min(s)
Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) is located in Cinisi, about 35 km northwest of Palermo, the capital of Sicily, Italy. It is the second largest airport on the island, handling over 8 million passengers annually. The airport primarily serves destinations across Europe and offers seasonal flights to New York City. Notable airlines include Aeroitalia, Ryanair, and Volotea, indicating a strong focus on budget-friendly travel options.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Tito Minniti (Reggio Calabria)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
152min(s)
Reggio Calabria Airport, also known as Tito Minniti (IATA: REG), is located in the southern part of Calabria, Italy, approximately 7 km from Reggio Calabria city centre. As one of the busiest airports in Calabria, it offers regular flights within Italy to destinations like Milan Linate and Rome Fiumicino, and international seasonal services to Tirana. Known for serving as an access point for the Strait of Messina region, the airport connects travellers primarily through ITA Airways and Ryanair, catering to both domestic and select European routes.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Gela
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 Gela includes regional trains primarily operated by Trenitalia on the Siracusa-Gela-Canicattì and Catania-Caltagirone-Gela lines. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Syracuse, Catania, Ragusa, Caltanissetta, Palermo, and Licata. The frequency of departures is not specified, but regional trains do not operate at very high frequencies, typically offering a few services per day. Gela station does not have high-speed train services and operates only regional connections, as it is not electrified and serves primarily local and regional routes.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Caltagirone
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
28min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Caltagirone includes the following key details:
– **Rail Lines**: Trains primarily serve regional routes, connecting Caltagirone to major cities in Sicily.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Caltagirone with Catania, Palermo, Gela, Ragusa, and Siracusa.
– **Train Operators**: The main operators at this station include Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Train departures vary by route:
– Catania: 2 trains per day
– Palermo: 6 trains per day
– Gela: 3 trains per day
– Ragusa: 5 trains per day
– Siracusa: 3 trains per day
– **High-Speed Services**: The station mainly offers regional trains, with no high-speed services.
This structure indicates a focus on regional connectivity rather than high-speed transit options, accommodating a steady flow of daily departures to key Sicilian destinations.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Vittoria
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
38min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Vittoria features the following key details:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: Primarily served by regional lines connecting various local destinations.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Major connections include Catania, Ragusa, and Palermo.
– **Train operators**: The main operators are Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of departures**: Trains typically run several times a day to major destinations, with a frequency of around every 30 to 60 minutes.
– **Type of trains**: The station primarily offers regional train services, with some high-speed options available via Italo on certain routes.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
38
Bars
51
Cafes
16
Cinemas
0
Dentists
3
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
5
Health Clinics
17
Hiking Trails
6
Historical Sites
68
Libraries
0
Museums
1
Parks
3
Pharmacies
5
Restaurants
76
Shopping Centres
0
Supermarkets
24
Spas
14
Beach
Name
Lido Conchiglia
Driving Distance
28mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Etna Sud - Nicolosi
Driving Distance
98mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
42
Nearest Hospital Name
Suor Cecilia Basarocco
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
7 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
2
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ASP CALTANISSETTA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Sicilia, healthcare provision exhibits varied efficiency. Hospital care is below the national average, and overall health services rank similarly. Heart attack readmissions fare inadequately, and emergency procedures for severe heart conditions are notably slow. Fracture treatment and breast cancer surgeries reflect modest performance. Conversely, recovery periods for surgeries are commendably minimal. Heart failure readmissions show strong outcomes, underscoring specific proficiency. Expats and retirees should weigh these disparities in healthcare services when considering relocation.
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.
21
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.
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.
90.439
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
[?]
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
205
Median
375
Third Quartile
623
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
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 10%
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.
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Sunshine
Exceptional (Top 10%)
Snowfall
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Climate Description
Niscemi boasts a climate that appeals especially to those seeking a balance of warmth and moderate rainfall, making it an ideal locale for retirees and expats. Winter months occasionally see a light dusting of snow, adding a brief touch of winter wonder without the inconvenience of severe cold or disruption. Summers extend warm invitations for outdoor activities, as temperatures comfortably peak without veering into extremes. The town benefits greatly from abundant sunshine throughout the year, ensuring that days are often bright and inviting. The gentle seasonal transitions here support a relaxed lifestyle, with the climate contributing positively to Niscemi’s charm.
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
In Niscemi, Italy, a tranquil ambience is maintained throughout the year, bolstered by commendably high air quality levels. This town exhibits lower concentrations of particulate matter, with both PM10 and PM2.5 consistently categorized as good, ensuring a minimal presence of airborne particles. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, indicators of chemical pollutants, are also well within the acceptable limits, reflecting a clean atmospheric environment. However, the ozone levels are fair, a point to note for those sensitive to this gas, though it remains largely non-problematic for daily activities. Hence, Niscemi’s air supports an invigorating lifestyle, beneficial for retirees and expatriates seeking a salubrious living condition.
In Niscemi, Italy, a tranquil ambience is maintained throughout the year, bolstered by commendably high air quality levels. This town exhibits lower concentrations of particulate matter, with both PM10 and PM2.5 consistently categorized as good, ensuring a minimal presence of airborne particles. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, indicators of chemical pollutants, are also well within the acceptable limits, reflecting a clean atmospheric environment. However, the ozone levels are fair, a point to note for those sensitive to this gas, though it remains largely non-problematic for daily activities. Hence, Niscemi’s air supports an invigorating lifestyle, beneficial for retirees and expatriates seeking a salubrious living condition.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Niscemi is accessible primarily via highways connecting to Catania and Palermo. The town is serviced by two nearby train stations, though they offer limited connectivity. Overall, Niscemi ranks moderately in infrastructure, reflecting its regional connectivity challenges.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Niscemi, situated in Sicily, boasts a culinary scene deeply rooted in traditional Sicilian cuisine, characterized by its use of local ingredients. The traditional dishes often feature fresh seafood, meats, and a variety of local vegetables. Dining options range from casual pizzerias offering gluten-free options to more formal restaurants that celebrate regional flavors with an emphasis on farm-to-table practices. Local desserts, influenced by Sicilian culinary heritage, round out the dining experience. Although the area is rich in culinary offerings, no Michelin-starred restaurants have been reported in the town.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape in the region includes a variety of formats to cater to different needs. Supermarkets serve daily grocery requirements, while specialised shops offer unique local products. Boutique stores provide options for more personalised shopping experiences, often featuring artisan goods. Larger commercial areas may include popular shopping centres, which combine multiple retail outlets under one roof, granting expansive choices in fashion, electronics, and home goods. Additionally, local markets enhance the shopping experience with fresh produce and regional delicacies, appealing particularly to those seeking an authentic flavour of the area.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Niscemi provides opportunities for outdoor recreation with accessible hiking routes for all levels. Notable paths include the Necropolis of Piano Cannelle loop, a 3.57-mile easy trek, and the Fontana del Cacciatore’s Sentiero Natura route from Acate, rated as intermediate and spanning 5.24 miles. These trails offer structured yet dynamic terrain to explore the Sicilian countryside’s natural vistas, ideal for retirees and expats seeking active lifestyles.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore and enjoy.
– Mild Mediterranean climate ideal for year-round outdoor activities.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Opportunities for community integration and local interactions.
– Reasonable healthcare facilities available for residents’ needs.
– Scenic landscapes and nature nearby for relaxation and recreation.
– Local markets offer fresh produce and authentic Sicilian cuisine.
– Accessible transportation options for nearby towns and cities.
– Good air quality for a healthier living environment.
– Charming small-town atmosphere with friendly locals.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality could lead to challenges for serious conditions.
– Public transportation may not be frequent or reliable enough.
– Internet speeds can lag behind larger urban areas significantly.
– Job opportunities are scarce, making employment challenging for newcomers.
– Local amenities may be limited compared to larger cities.
– Educational facilities may not meet expectations for international standards.
– Cultural activities can be fewer than in bigger towns.
– Language barrier may hinder full community integration for newcomers.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for better overall convenience and access.
– Seasonal tourism can lead to overcrowding during peak periods.
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