Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
156
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
14900
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.
94900
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
82
Region
Lombardia
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.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
143
/ 70
Climate Description
Balanced climate: mild temps, sunshine, mild winters with snow, warm summers, even rainfall.
Ospitaletto
Lombardia
Lombardy town combines local charm, modern conveniences, historical sites, and proximity to larger cities.
Summary
Ospitaletto, nestled in the Lombardy region of Italy, offers a balanced lifestyle marked by both local charm and modern conveniences. Located just a short drive from Brescia, this town boasts an attractive urban landscape with a walk score indicative of its pedestrian-friendly environment. Key attractions include historical sites such as the Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore and the Cascina Cattafame, a local farm that showcases regional agricultural practices. Ospitaletto also features a variety of bars and wellness establishments, catering to those seeking leisure and relaxation.
Culturally, the town reflects its Lombard heritage while benefiting from proximity to larger cities, providing a blend of traditional and contemporary influences. Notably, the region is known for its industrial base, particularly in manufacturing and agriculture. However, expats may find limited international amenities compared to more metropolitan areas, and understanding local customs is essential for smoother integration into the community.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Good air quality for a healthier living environment.
– Low unemployment rate offers economic stability.
– Convenient public transportation connects to nearby cities.
– Mild climate favorable for year-round outdoor activities.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Opportunities for community integration and social activities.
– Access to quality educational facilities for lifelong learning.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work and leisure.
– Proximity to scenic landscapes and beautiful countryside.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant entertainment.
– Smaller town may feel isolating for some expats.
– Infrastructure score suggests some transportation limitations exist.
– Less variety in dining and shopping compared to cities.
– Limited tourist presence might feel quiet and uneventful.
– Local dialects could complicate integration for non-Italian speakers.
– Weather can be humid during the summer months.
– Cultural events may not be as frequent as larger towns.
– Lack of large hospitals for specialized medical care nearby.
– Fewer high-profile educational institutions than major cities.
Ospitaletto Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
14900
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.
94900
Births Per 100 Deaths
100.0
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.
23100
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.
1643 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Montichiari (Brescia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
3
Driving Time
22min(s)
Montichiari Airport, officially known as Brescia “Gabriele D’Annunzio” Airport (IATA: VBS), is located in Montichiari, southeast of Brescia in Lombardy, Italy. Currently, it does not support scheduled passenger services and primarily operates as a cargo airport, notably for Poste Italiane, with Rome-Fiumicino being a key destination. The airport serves as a cargo hub for airlines like Poste Air Cargo, DHL, and Silk Way West Airlines.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Orio al Serio (Bergamo)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
22min(s)
Orio al Serio International Airport, also known as Milan Bergamo Airport, is located just 5 km from Bergamo and about 45 km from Milan in Lombardy, Italy. It is the third busiest airport in Italy, serving over 13 million passengers annually and acting as a major hub for Ryanair. The airport connects to numerous European destinations including Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, as well as farther routes like Dubai and Cairo. Known for its budget-friendly flights primarily operated by Ryanair, Milan Bergamo Airport is a popular choice for travellers looking for affordable options to various international destinations.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Linate (Milan)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
38min(s)
Milan Linate Airport (LIN), situated in Segrate and Peschiera Borromeo in Lombardy, Italy, serves around 10.6 million passengers annually. It focuses on flights within Europe and the United Kingdom, serving as a hub for ITA Airways. The airport offers convenient connections to popular destinations such as Rome, Cagliari, and Paris, making it an accessible choice for travellers seeking direct European flights.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Ospitaletto-Travagliato
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
2min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Ospitaletto-Travagliato includes services on the Milan–Venice railway and the Bergamo–Brescia railway. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Brescia and Bergamo. The primary operator for these services is Trenord. Departures occur frequently, with trains running approximately every hour. The station provides regional train services only, with no high-speed trains servicing this location.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Rovato Borgo
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
10min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Rovato Borgo offers services primarily on the Cremona-Iseo railway line, operated by Trenord. Key destinations accessible from this station include Brescia and Iseo, with connections allowing travel to Milan via nearby Rovato Città station. Departures from Rovato Borgo occur at a frequency of around every 30 minutes, primarily catering to regional travel. The station does not serve high-speed trains, focusing instead on regional services only.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
Driving Time
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
129
Bars
85
Cafes
60
Cinemas
35
Dentists
45
Golf Courses
2
Gyms
21
Health Clinics
42
Hiking Trails
40
Historical Sites
206
Libraries
17
Museums
35
Parks
39
Pharmacies
31
Restaurants
214
Shopping Centres
145
Supermarkets
86
Spas
112
Beach
Name
Localita' La Cura
Driving Distance
17mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Passo dello Stelvio (Stilfserjoch)
Driving Distance
26mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
75
Nearest Hospital Name
Istituto Clinico San Rocco
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
13 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
33
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ATS DI BRESCIA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Lombardy, the local health care system exhibits varying degrees of efficiency and quality. Local hospital care performs moderately relative to nationwide benchmarks. While treatment for acute myocardial infarction within a critical timeframe shows strong outcomes, other areas such as post-operative recovery duration and heart failure readmissions demonstrate room for improvement. Management of bone fractures within recommended time frames is somewhat better, though post-heart attack readmissions and the utilisation of minimally invasive procedures for breast cancer could be enhanced. Overall, the healthcare provision reflects diverse levels of accomplishment across specific medical interventions.
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.
17
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.
97.526
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
1622
Median
1708
Third Quartile
1793
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 40%
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 10%
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 High (61st-70th percentile)
Sunshine
Below Average (31st-40th percentile)
Snowfall
Average (41st-50th percentile)
Climate Description
Ospitaletto offers a climate well-suited for those seeking a balance between sunny days and cooler, refreshing periods. The town enjoys a fair amount of sunshine that lights up most of the year, ensuring pleasant conditions for both locals and expatriates. Winters bring a modest blanket of snow, transforming the area into a scenic winter landscape without causing much disruption. Summers in Ospitaletto are warm but rarely reach oppressive heat, making it ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the local culture. Throughout the year, the temperatures are generally mild, with rainfall distributed evenly enough to maintain the lushness of the northern Italian countryside. This climatic harmony supports a comfortable lifestyle and leisurely exploration of magic towns, particularly attractive to retirees.
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.
Fair
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.
82
Air Quality Description
Ospitaletto offers a reasonably breathable environment, conducive for those considering relocation. The air quality in this Italian town maintains fair levels for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), indicating occasional particulates but generally manageable conditions. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide levels are classified as good, reflecting a lower prevalence of these gases and suggesting minimal interference with daily life from industrial or vehicular emissions. Ozone levels are also deemed fair; while periodic peaks might occur, they predominantly stay within a moderate range. Overall, Ospitaletto’s air quality supports a comfortable lifestyle for expats and retirees seeking a new domicile in Italy.
Ospitaletto offers a reasonably breathable environment, conducive for those considering relocation. The air quality in this Italian town maintains fair levels for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), indicating occasional particulates but generally manageable conditions. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide levels are classified as good, reflecting a lower prevalence of these gases and suggesting minimal interference with daily life from industrial or vehicular emissions. Ozone levels are also deemed fair; while periodic peaks might occur, they predominantly stay within a moderate range. Overall, Ospitaletto’s air quality supports a comfortable lifestyle for expats and retirees seeking a new domicile in Italy.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Ospitaletto benefits from convenient transport links, situated near the SP19 and SS45bis roads. Montichiari and Orio al Serio airports are both approximately 22 minutes away. The town has two nearby train stations with moderate connectivity scores, enhancing its accessibility within Lombardy.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Ospitaletto, located in Lombardy, is characterized by its rich culinary heritage which emphasizes hearty and wholesome dishes. Traditional offerings include Risotto alla Milanese, a luxurious rice dish enriched with saffron, and Polenta, often served with stews or cheeses. Other regional specialties include Buseca (tripe and beans), Cassoeula (a savory cabbage and pork stew), and Panettone, a festive sweet bread. The dining scene is diverse, with a mixture of local trattorias serving classic Lombard cuisine alongside a selection of international dining venues that reflect the area’s multicultural influences. Notably, there are Michelin-starred restaurants in the vicinity that elevate the dining experience, emphasizing the regional quality of ingredients and artisanal cooking techniques.
Shopping Overview
Shopping in the region features a mix of traditional and modern venues, catering to diverse needs. There are supermarkets and local markets offering daily essentials, alongside larger shopping centres and exquisite boutiques. Notably, integrated shopping experiences can be found in major outlet villages, where brand discounts abound. Key areas include bustling pedestrian streets, arcades, and cultural sites where residents partake in leisurely shopping experiences, underscoring the region’s blend of commerce and community life.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
In Ospitaletto, Lombardia, outdoor enthusiasts can explore several hiking trails, including the “Good Step – 3 Steps” routes. Notable trails feature a loop from Paderno to Castello di Passirano covering 6.96 miles, and a scenic loop from Cazzago San Martino to Castello di Bornato, spanning 5.59 miles. These hikes vary in difficulty, providing options for both intermediate and easy levels. While Ospitaletto itself may lack distinct parks, nearby areas offer ample opportunities for walking and nature experiences.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Good air quality for a healthier living environment.
– Low unemployment rate offers economic stability.
– Convenient public transportation connects to nearby cities.
– Mild climate favorable for year-round outdoor activities.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Opportunities for community integration and social activities.
– Access to quality educational facilities for lifelong learning.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work and leisure.
– Proximity to scenic landscapes and beautiful countryside.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant entertainment.
– Smaller town may feel isolating for some expats.
– Infrastructure score suggests some transportation limitations exist.
– Less variety in dining and shopping compared to cities.
– Limited tourist presence might feel quiet and uneventful.
– Local dialects could complicate integration for non-Italian speakers.
– Weather can be humid during the summer months.
– Cultural events may not be as frequent as larger towns.
– Lack of large hospitals for specialized medical care nearby.
– Fewer high-profile educational institutions than major cities.
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