Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
346
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
16900
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.
30800
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
96
Region
Basilicata
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.
High
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
125
/ 83
Climate Description
Mild seasons, ample sunlight, gentle winters, warm summers, temperate, spaced rainfall.
Pisticci
Basilicata
Small town in Basilicata known for scenic views, local cuisine, and community-focused lifestyle.
Summary
Pisticci, nestled in the rolling hills of Basilicata, offers a serene escape for expats and retirees seeking a laidback lifestyle. Overlooking the Ionian Sea, the town is renowned for its stunning landscapes, friendly atmosphere, and numerous local services. Key attractions include Pisticci Marina, just a short drive from the town center, where residents can enjoy pleasant days by the water. The region boasts rich culinary traditions, renowned for organic farming and local specialties like homemade pasta and regional wines, complemented by time-honored festivals celebrated in charming piazzas.
While the town engages visitors with its cultural heritage and community events, it does pose some challenges, such as limited healthcare options and accessibility concerns, being approximately an hour from larger urban centers. Nonetheless, Pisticci’s inviting environment, vibrant traditions, and ample outdoor activities, including hiking and biking, make it an appealing choice for those looking to immerse themselves in Italian culture while enjoying a slower pace of life.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Pleasant climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Integration opportunities with friendly local community and expats.
– Satisfactory air quality enhances overall living experience.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Access to basic healthcare services within the town.
– Charming local architecture and picturesque landscapes.
– Limited but growing tourism provides unique local experiences.
– Reasonable infrastructure for essential needs and transportation.
– Opportunities for outdoor activities in the surrounding nature.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality may lead to unmet medical needs.
– Unemployment rate slightly higher than national average concerns job seekers.
– Internet connectivity can be slower than expected for remote work.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for more reliable transportation options.
– Educational facilities may not meet all expat family needs.
– Limited amenities can feel isolating for urban lifestyle enthusiasts.
– Some cultural activities may be sparse or hard to find.
– Weather can be too hot for some during summer months.
– Local dialects might make communication challenging for newcomers.
– Few entertainment options might limit social engagement opportunities.
Pisticci Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
16900
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.
30800
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.
Some Tourism
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.
17100
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.
5886 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
65min(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
67min(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
Lamezia Terme (Lamezia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
108min(s)
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) is located in Calabria, southern Italy, approximately 9 km south of the city of Lamezia Terme. It overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea and is especially busy during the summer months, accommodating over 2.6 million passengers in 2022. The airport is a hub for low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet, and WizzAir, offering connections to major Italian cities like Rome and Milan, as well as seasonal flights to destinations like Toronto, Vienna, and Cologne. Notably, the airport does not emphasize any particular hub designation but offers significant connectivity for both domestic and international flights, making it a convenient option for travellers seeking both leisure and business routes.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Pisticci
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
14min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Pisticci primarily consists of regional trains. The main rail line that stops here is the Potenza-Pisticci line. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Potenza, Metaponto, and a few other local stations, primarily within the Basilicata region. The station is served by Trenitalia, the main train operator in Italy. Frequency of departures is generally few per day, with trains running approximately on an hourly basis at peak times. Stazione di Pisticci accommodates regional trains only, and does not have high-speed train services.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Metaponto
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
16min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Metaponto includes several important rail lines that stop here, specifically the Taranto–Reggio di Calabria railway and the Battipaglia–Metaponto railway. Key destinations reached by direct trains from Metaponto are Rome, Naples, Salerno, Taranto, and Reggio di Calabria. The primary train operator for these services is Trenitalia, offering both intercity and regional services.
In terms of frequency, intercity services operate three times daily to key destinations, while regional services feature a more variable schedule, generally adhering to an hourly timetable but with fewer departures during off-peak times. The station supports a mix of high-speed services through its intercity connections and regional trains, primarily focusing on regional travel throughout the area.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Scanzano Jonico-Montalbano Jonico
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
19min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Scanzano Jonico-Montalbano Jonico includes several key aspects as follows:
– **Rail Lines:** Stazione di Scanzano Jonico-Montalbano Jonico is primarily on the Ionian Railway.
– **Key Destinations:** Direct trains connect the station to Matera and the larger city of Taranto, providing access to regional hubs.
– **Train Operators:** The main operator of services at this station is Trenitalia, which runs regional services in this area.
– **Frequency of Departures:** Trains operate at a limited frequency, generally with a few trains per day rather than regular intervals like every 30 minutes or hourly service.
– **Train Types:** The services are regional only, with no high-speed train connections available at this station.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
5
Bars
0
Cafes
4
Cinemas
2
Dentists
0
Golf Courses
1
Gyms
0
Health Clinics
4
Hiking Trails
1
Historical Sites
56
Libraries
1
Museums
1
Parks
1
Pharmacies
2
Restaurants
18
Shopping Centres
11
Supermarkets
28
Spas
9
Beach
Name
San Basilio Lido
Driving Distance
17mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Monte Sirino
Driving Distance
88mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
4
Nearest Hospital Name
Angelina Lo Dico-Tinchi
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
2 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
2
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA SANITARIA LOCALE DI MATERA ASM
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Basilicata, healthcare provision presents significant challenges. The local health authority shows limited effectiveness, particularly in hospital care. Post-heart attack readmission rates outperform other indicators, though still modest. Prompt treatment for bone fractures and timely heart attack interventions fall significantly short of expectations. Minimally invasive surgeries for breast cancer and post-operative recovery times also reflect a need for improvement. Despite these challenges, heart failure readmission rates suggest some strengths. Overall, expats and retirees may wish to evaluate healthcare quality carefully when considering this region as a residence.
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.
47
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
4
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.
94.489
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
625
Median
1000
Third Quartile
1548
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.
Top 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.
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
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
Pisticci enjoys a climate that supports diverse lifestyles and interests, characterized by mild seasons with ample sunlight. The region experiences a gentle winter with minimal snow, making it an ideal locale for those retiring or living away from harsh winter conditions. Summer days are warm but not oppressively so, allowing for pleasant outdoor activities and exploration. The overall climate is temperate throughout the year, with rainfall adequately spaced to maintain the natural beauty of the landscape without causing undue inconvenience. This provides a stable environment for both expats and retirees seeking comfortable weather year-round.
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
Pisticci, located in the heart of Italy, enjoys commendably clean air, marked by low levels of particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, factors highly valuable for those considering relocation for health and wellness reasons. The air quality largely falls in the ‘Good’ category concerning PM10 and PM2.5 – particulates small enough to enter the respiratory system but maintained well below concerning levels here. Though ozone levels are moderate, they merely reach what’s considered ‘Fair,’ posing minimal disruption to everyday enjoyment of Pisticci’s panoramas. This environment ensures that residents can relish the outdoor Mediterranean lifestyle without compromising on health.
Pisticci, located in the heart of Italy, enjoys commendably clean air, marked by low levels of particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, factors highly valuable for those considering relocation for health and wellness reasons. The air quality largely falls in the ‘Good’ category concerning PM10 and PM2.5 – particulates small enough to enter the respiratory system but maintained well below concerning levels here. Though ozone levels are moderate, they merely reach what’s considered ‘Fair,’ posing minimal disruption to everyday enjoyment of Pisticci’s panoramas. This environment ensures that residents can relish the outdoor Mediterranean lifestyle without compromising on health.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Pisticci’s connectivity is moderate, with the nearest airports at Bari and Brindisi. Primary road access is via the SS106 and the SS7. Train stations nearby have varying connectivity scores, indicating limited rail options. Overall, the town’s infrastructure rating reflects these transportation challenges.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Pisticci, located in the Basilicata region, showcases a rich culinary tradition characterized by handmade pasta varieties such as cavatelli and orecchiette, alongside significant local products like the Lucanica sausage and Caciocavallo cheese. The dining scene offers a variety of options, from traditional trattorias serving local dishes to restaurants featuring international cuisine. Notably, the region is home to acclaimed eateries, including Michelin-starred establishments that elevate local flavors while adhering to contemporary culinary techniques. The presence and influence of these restaurants contribute to a dynamic food landscape, highlighting both the heritage and innovation of Lucanian gastronomy.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape includes options for essential groceries, clothing, accessories, and jewellery, complemented by a variety of boutiques and gift shops. Supermarkets and shopping centres cater to everyday needs, while local markets offer fresh produce and specialty items. High-street stores provide clothing for all demographics, alongside shops focusing on home decor and garden supplies. The area is well-equipped for both daily shopping and leisurely strolls through boutique-lined streets, supporting a varied retail experience suitable for residents and visitors alike.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Pisticci in Basilicata offers a range of outdoor activities focused on its distinctive landscapes. The area is known for its “calanchi,” or eroded clay formations, which provide unique hiking opportunities. Notable trails include I Calanchi di Montalbano Jonico and routes around the ghost town of Craco. The region also features expansive beaches at Marina di Pisticci, complemented by a pine forest for shaded walks. These natural settings make Pisticci a site for diverse outdoor explorations, from hiking through geological formations to coastal relaxation.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Pleasant climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Integration opportunities with friendly local community and expats.
– Satisfactory air quality enhances overall living experience.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Access to basic healthcare services within the town.
– Charming local architecture and picturesque landscapes.
– Limited but growing tourism provides unique local experiences.
– Reasonable infrastructure for essential needs and transportation.
– Opportunities for outdoor activities in the surrounding nature.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality may lead to unmet medical needs.
– Unemployment rate slightly higher than national average concerns job seekers.
– Internet connectivity can be slower than expected for remote work.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for more reliable transportation options.
– Educational facilities may not meet all expat family needs.
– Limited amenities can feel isolating for urban lifestyle enthusiasts.
– Some cultural activities may be sparse or hard to find.
– Weather can be too hot for some during summer months.
– Local dialects might make communication challenging for newcomers.
– Few entertainment options might limit social engagement opportunities.
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