Elevation

[?] Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
181

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
30700

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.
100800

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
80

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.
Low

Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)

129
/ 71

Climate Description

Mild winters, warm summers, ample sunshine, light snow, moderate rainfall, lush landscapes.

Partinico

Sicilia

Affordable lifestyle, Mediterranean climate, proximity to Palermo, agricultural industry, local traditions, above-average crime rates.

Quality of Life Score

[?]Factors in air quality, amenities, walkability, population, and environmental risks. Higher scores suggest better living conditions.

79

Quality of Infrastructure

[?]Measures internet speed, healthcare access, airports, rail, and walkability. Higher scores mean better connectivity and essential services.

74

Quality of Economy

[?]Based on income, property prices, job availability, and population density. Higher scores indicate stronger economic conditions.

64

Summary

Partinico, located in Sicily’s Metropolitan City of Palermo, highlights its appeal for expats seeking an affordable lifestyle in a culturally rich setting. With a population of around 30,000, the town enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterized by long, dry summers and mild winters, conducive to outdoor living. Partinico’s proximity to Palermo, approximately 30 kilometers away, offers convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining a quieter, provincial charm. The town is notable for its robust agricultural industry, particularly in wine and olive oil production, fostering a strong community spirit around local traditions and culinary delights.

However, potential challenges include limited English proficiency among locals, which may hinder integration for some newcomers. While the cost of living is low and the internet connectivity is strong, safety can be a concern, as crime rates are above average. Overall, Partinico’s blend of vibrant culture and inviting climate makes it a worthy consideration for expats and retirees looking to relocate in Sicily.

✅ Pros

– Mild Mediterranean climate year-round, ideal for outdoor activities.
– Rich cultural heritage with historical sites and traditions.
– Opportunities for integration within local communities and activities.
– Accessible healthcare services with various local facilities available.
– Good infrastructure supporting transportation and daily commuting needs.
– Less touristy environment, offering authentic Sicilian living experience.
– Air quality is relatively good for outdoor enjoyment and health.
– Local cuisine is diverse, featuring fresh, regional ingredients.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Opportunities for learning Italian through local language schools.

❌ Cons

– Limited healthcare quality could affect your well-being long-term.
– A slightly higher unemployment rate than the national average.
– Cultural events may not be frequent or widely promoted.
– Public transportation options can be limited outside peak hours.
– Internet connectivity can be slower than in larger cities.
– Local amenities may not meet all expat expectations.
– Language barrier can hinder full integration and socializing.
– Seasonal weather extremes can be uncomfortable at times.
– Limited shopping and entertainment choices compared to urban areas.
– Some bureaucratic processes may be frustratingly slow.

Partinico Demographics

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.

30700

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.

100800

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.

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.

16800

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.

6060 out of 7901

Infrastructure and Connectivity

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

22min(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.

2nd Closest Airport

Name

Birgi (Trapani)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

5

Driving Time

37min(s)

Trapani-Birgi Airport (Vincenzo Florio Airport) is situated between Trapani and Marsala, on the western coast of Sicily. It primarily serves as a low-cost hub with connections to various European destinations, including major cities such as Rome, Venice, and Naples. The airport is a key point for travellers heading to and from Sicily, offering both regular and seasonal routes mainly through Ryanair, with destinations including London, Manchester, and Milan, amongst others.

3rd 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

120min(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.

Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Trappeto

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

6

Driving Time

7min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Trappeto includes several key rail lines, primarily operated by Trenitalia. Key destinations connected by direct trains from Trappeto are:

– Palermo (approximately 10 trains daily, duration around 53 minutes)
– Balestrate (approximately 5 trains daily, duration around 3 minutes)
– Punta Raisi (approximately 5 trains daily, duration around 58 minutes)
– Castellammare del Golfo (approximately 5 trains daily, duration around 11 minutes)
– Marsala (approximately 5 trains daily, duration around 1 hour 52 minutes)
– Trapani (approximately 10 trains daily, duration around 2 hours 51 minutes)

The frequency of departures varies, with connections to Palermo and Trapani being more frequent compared to other destinations. The station primarily offers regional train services, with no high-speed train services operating from Trappeto. Overall, it serves a mix of regional trains suitable for local travel.

2nd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Partinico

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 Partinico offers services primarily on regional lines, with connections provided by Trenitalia. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Palermo, with frequency averaging around 10 trains per day to Palermo Centrale and a few trains to Brancaccio. The first train departs at approximately 06:13, and the last train leaves at around 21:53. There are no high-speed train services available; the services are regional only, focusing on local connections. Overall, the departures are roughly every hour or better, depending on the time of day.

3rd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Balestrate

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

5

Driving Time

12min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Balestrate features predominantly regional rail lines operated by Trenitalia. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Palermo (approximately 57 minutes travel time), Palermo Centrale (around 1 hour 35 minutes), Partinico (12 minutes), Castellammare del Golfo (7 minutes), Trapani (about 2 hours 47 minutes), and Trappeto (3 minutes). The station sees a frequency of departures with around 10 trains per day to Palermo and Trapani, 5 trains each to Castellammare del Golfo, Partinico, and Trappeto. The service consists primarily of regional trains, with no high-speed trains operating from this station.

Infrastructure & Amenities

Within 10km

Auto Repair Shops

50

Bars

52

Cafes

3

Cinemas

4

Dentists

15

Golf Courses

0

Gyms

11

Health Clinics

25

Hiking Trails

5

Historical Sites

258

Libraries

0

Museums

7

Parks

2

Pharmacies

1

Restaurants

9

Shopping Centres

1

Supermarkets

72

Spas

35

Beach

Name

Lido Trappeto

Driving Distance

6mins

Water Quality Rating

2 - Good

Mountain Resort

Name

Piano Battaglia

Driving Distance

132mins

Healthcare

Healthcare Score

[?] Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.

38

Nearest Hospital Name

Civico Partinico-Pronto Soccor

Drive Time to Nearest Hospital

7 minutes

Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km

2

Local Public Healthcare Provider

ASP PALERMO

Healthcare Quality Description

In this area of Sicily, the local healthcare system demonstrates average performance across key indicators compared to national levels, suggesting moderate efficiency. Hospital care is notably underwhelming. Cardiac care includes reasonable post-heart attack readmission rates, while handling of severe heart conditions could be improved. Orthopaedic response to fractures falls below expectations. Cancer treatment benefits from advanced surgical techniques, and post-operative recovery times are commendably brief. Heart failure cases show positive outcomes regarding readmissions, reflecting adequate management. While certain areas showcase strengths, there is room for improvement in others for those considering healthcare quality as a critical relocation criterion.

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.

35

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.

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.

100.226

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

77

Median

381

Third Quartile

779

Connectivity & Digital Access

Walkability Description

Very Walkable

Avg Download Speed (Mbps)

129

Fast Download Speed (Mbps)

189

Slow Download Speed (Mbps)

53

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 50%

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

Very Low (Bottom 10%)

Min Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

6.6

Max Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

32.1

Climate Description

Partinico, nestled in Italy, offers a climate favorable for those preferring mild winters and warm summers. Residents enjoy ample sunshine throughout the year, contributing to pleasant outdoor experiences. Winters occasionally witness a light dusting of snow, adding a brief enchanting touch to the landscape without causing significant disruptions. Summertime peaks are warm, yet rarely oppressive, ensuring comfort during outdoor activities or leisure. The town experiences moderate rainfall, maintaining lush landscapes without the prevalence of prolonged wet seasons. Overall, Partinico provides a climate that supports a relaxed lifestyle, suitable for expats and retirees seeking tranquility under the Italian sun.

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 Partinico, Italy, the air quality generally presents a conducive environment for those concerned about environmental health. Key pollutants such as particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide are predominantly within acceptable levels, reflecting a Good classification with occasional variations. On some days, though, finer particulates and ozone measurements hover around a Fair rating, suggesting slight variability. Importantly for retirees or those considering relocation, such subtle fluctuations in air quality are typical and not indicative of significant pollution issues. Overall, Partinico offers a reasonably clean and stable air quality conducive to everyday activities and leisure.

In Partinico, Italy, the air quality generally presents a conducive environment for those concerned about environmental health. Key pollutants such as particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide are predominantly within acceptable levels, reflecting a Good classification with occasional variations. On some days, though, finer particulates and ozone measurements hover around a Fair rating, suggesting slight variability. Importantly for retirees or those considering relocation, such subtle fluctuations in air quality are typical and not indicative of significant pollution issues. Overall, Partinico offers a reasonably clean and stable air quality conducive to everyday activities and leisure.

Town Descriptions

Getting There

Partinico is well-connected, situated near key transport links. The nearest major airport is Falcone Borsellino in Palermo, complemented by Birgi Airport in Trapani. Train stations nearby provide reasonable connectivity, scoring 6 and 5 out of 10. The town’s infrastructure rating is 74 out of 100, supporting accessibility.

Getting Around

Local Cuisine

Partinico’s culinary scene is characterized by its integration of traditional Sicilian dishes and a variety of modern dining options. Local specialties include pasta varieties such as Busiate al Sarde and traditional Sicilian sweets like Cannoli. Noteworthy restaurants offer a range of dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, often prepared in innovative ways while preserving tradition. The dining landscape reflects both local flavors and some international influences, catering to diverse tastes. As of now, however, Partinico does not feature any Michelin-starred restaurants, indicating a burgeoning yet unrecognized culinary talent at the star-level.

Shopping Overview

Shopping in the area provides diverse options, including supermarkets, shopping centres, and local markets. Major shopping centres feature a variety of retail outlets and dining options, catering to general consumer needs. Popular supermarkets offer essential grocery products. Additionally, local markets provide fresh produce and traditional goods, reflecting local culture. The overall shopping landscape accommodates both everyday requirements and specialty items, appealing to a broad audience including expats and retirees.

Neighborhoods

Green Areas and Parks

Partinico offers a variety of outdoor activities, with trails catering to different skill levels. Notable routes include the 20.4-mile Lago Poma – Madonna del Ponte trail, suitable for moderate hiking. For those seeking shorter excursions, the Santa Venera forest loop presents an intermediate 8.66-mile trail. Additionally, the Natural Reserve Bosco d’Alcamo provides an easy 1.97-mile tour with historical cistern views. These trails are ideal for hiking enthusiasts and provide a gateway to exploring the natural landscape of the region.

✅ Pros

– Mild Mediterranean climate year-round, ideal for outdoor activities.
– Rich cultural heritage with historical sites and traditions.
– Opportunities for integration within local communities and activities.
– Accessible healthcare services with various local facilities available.
– Good infrastructure supporting transportation and daily commuting needs.
– Less touristy environment, offering authentic Sicilian living experience.
– Air quality is relatively good for outdoor enjoyment and health.
– Local cuisine is diverse, featuring fresh, regional ingredients.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Opportunities for learning Italian through local language schools.

❌ Cons

– Limited healthcare quality could affect your well-being long-term.
– A slightly higher unemployment rate than the national average.
– Cultural events may not be frequent or widely promoted.
– Public transportation options can be limited outside peak hours.
– Internet connectivity can be slower than in larger cities.
– Local amenities may not meet all expat expectations.
– Language barrier can hinder full integration and socializing.
– Seasonal weather extremes can be uncomfortable at times.
– Limited shopping and entertainment choices compared to urban areas.
– Some bureaucratic processes may be frustratingly slow.

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