Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
223
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
14200
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.
218100
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)
118
/ 63
Climate Description
Temperate climate with seasonal variations, mild winters, warm summers, ample sunshine, and rare snow.
Rescaldina
Lombardia
Lombardy town near Milan offers a balanced lifestyle, walkability, parks, and historic architecture.
Summary
Rescaldina, nestled in the Lombardy region near Milan, offers a balanced lifestyle for expats and retirees. Its proximity to Milan, just a short drive away, ensures easy access to urban amenities, cultural activities, and the international airport, making it a strategic location. The town features an 82 walk score, promoting a pedestrian-friendly environment that encourages outdoor activities.
Key attractions include the local parks and historic architecture that reflect its rich cultural heritage. While it boasts a vibrant community atmosphere, potential challenges include limited healthcare facilities, with quality positioned lower in regional rankings. Moreover, the nearest beach is a drive away, offering occasional weekend escapes rather than daily leisure. Despite these drawbacks, Rescaldina’s inviting environment and robust internet connectivity cater to a comfortable and connected lifestyle, appealing for those looking to integrate into a quieter Italian way of life.
✅ Pros
– Proximity to Milan for cultural and economic opportunities.
– Good air quality ensures a healthier living environment.
– Low unemployment rate contributes to job stability and security.
– Reliable transportation links to major cities and regions.
– Access to quality healthcare services within the region.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage enhances community life.
– Strong infrastructure supports daily living and connectivity needs.
– Opportunities for social integration through local community activities.
– Mild climate favors outdoor activities and year-round enjoyment.
– Favorable income ranking suggests a supportive economic environment.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality could be significantly improved for better service.
– Limited tourist presence may affect local vibrancy and activities.
– Cultural activities may not be as diverse as larger cities.
– Nightlife options are somewhat limited for younger residents.
– Public transport frequency may not always meet commuter needs.
– Internet speeds, while decent, may not satisfy heavy users.
– Local shops may lack variety compared to urban centers.
– Mild climate can lead to unexpected humidity during summer.
– Smaller community may feel isolating for some newcomers.
– Educational facilities may not offer wide-ranging program options.
Rescaldina Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
14200
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.
218100
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.
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.
25600
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.
275 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Malpensa (Milan)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
10
Driving Time
18min(s)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is located near Milan, Italy, and is the second largest and busiest airport in the country. Handling 28.5 million passengers, the airport connects to around 195 destinations worldwide, serving as a major hub for EasyJet. Key routes include flights to New York, London, Dubai, and Istanbul, making it a significant international gateway. Notable for its effective connectivity with Milan’s city centre via the Malpensa Express, the airport caters extensively to travellers heading to diverse European, American, and Asian destinations.
2nd 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
30min(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.
3rd 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
39min(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.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Legnano
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 Legnano includes connections on the Domodossola–Milan, Luino–Milan, and Porto Ceresio–Milan lines. The key destinations connected by direct trains primarily include Milan and Varese, with the station being part of the Milan suburban railway network, served specifically by line S5 and the Milan–Varese regional line operated by Trenord. Departures are frequent, with services running approximately every 30-60 minutes, especially towards Milan, making it a vital commuter hub. The station does not provide high-speed train services but maintains a mix of regional and suburban connections.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Saronno
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
8
Driving Time
12min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Saronno provides a comprehensive range of services connecting the local area to major destinations. The key rail lines that stop here include: S1, S3, R17, R22, R27, R28, as well as regional trains RE1 and RE7. Direct destinations accessible from Saronno include Milan, Como, and several towns in the Varese province. The primary train operator at this station is Trenord, which manages these services. Departures are frequent, typically every 30 minutes during peak times for commuter lines. Saronno is serviced mainly by regional trains, without direct high-speed train services, highlighting its role primarily in regional connectivity rather than high-speed travel.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Busto Arsizio
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
13min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Busto Arsizio includes service on the Domodossola–Milan, Luino–Milan, and Porto Ceresio–Milan railway lines. The station is a key point for connections to various destinations, with direct trains primarily connecting to Milan. Train operators include Trenitalia and Trenord, providing regular service on regional lines and the suburban railway network. Departures to Milan occur frequently, with trains approximately every 30 minutes throughout the day, ensuring efficient travel options. The station primarily handles regional trains, supplemented by suburban services, without direct high-speed trains, focusing instead on local connectivity and access to the Milan metropolitan area.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
432
Bars
201
Cafes
98
Cinemas
42
Dentists
103
Golf Courses
5
Gyms
74
Health Clinics
115
Hiking Trails
125
Historical Sites
597
Libraries
16
Museums
168
Parks
174
Pharmacies
84
Restaurants
690
Shopping Centres
278
Supermarkets
360
Spas
440
Beach
Name
Camp.Smeraldo
Driving Distance
27mins
Water Quality Rating
3 - Sufficient
Mountain Resort
Name
Mottarone
Driving Distance
67mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
29
Nearest Hospital Name
Humanitas Mater Domini-P. Socc
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
8 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
75
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ATS DELLA CITTA' METROPOLITANA DI MILANO
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Lombardia, the quality of healthcare services, as evaluated by national indicators, ranks above most regions in Italy. Local healthcare performs respectably in managing post-heart attack readmissions, with similarly strong outcomes in minimally invasive breast cancer operations. While treatment for bone fractures and heart failure readmissions show above-average effectiveness, there is room for improvement in rapid post-operative discharges and urgent heart attack interventions. Hospital care, particularly, falls short compared to regional expectations, suggesting potential challenges for expats and retirees reliant on local institutions.
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.
7
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.
100.563
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
Median
Third Quartile
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 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 20%
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 High (81st-90th percentile)
Sunshine
Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)
Snowfall
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Climate Description
Rescaldina, located in northern Italy, enjoys a temperate climate with distinct variations between seasons. Summers offer warmth with occasional highs, while winters are somewhat mild but can occasionally dip to chilly lows. The region benefits from ample sunshine throughout the year, ensuring that days are generally bright and inviting. Precipitation is fairly distributed across the year, keeping the area's vegetation lush and verdant, with a rare appearance of snow that adds a brief, picturesque change to the landscape. This climate makes Rescaldina an appealing destination for expats and retirees seeking a balanced, pleasant 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.
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.
Moderate
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
Rescaldina, a charming destination nestled in Italy, provides a generally agreeable environment for those concerned about air quality. The particulate matter levels (both PM10 and PM2.5), though not in the optimal range, are classified as Fair and Moderate, respectively, signifying a relatively minor risk to respiratory health on most days. Contributions from nitrogen and sulphur dioxide are notably low in Rescaldina, with both consistently rated as Good, reducing concerns regarding these common urban pollutants. Ozone levels, holding at a Fair classification, suggest occasional peaks which might necessitate caution for the very sensitive groups. This backdrop ensures a comfortably breathable climate for daily activities.
Rescaldina, a charming destination nestled in Italy, provides a generally agreeable environment for those concerned about air quality. The particulate matter levels (both PM10 and PM2.5), though not in the optimal range, are classified as Fair and Moderate, respectively, signifying a relatively minor risk to respiratory health on most days. Contributions from nitrogen and sulphur dioxide are notably low in Rescaldina, with both consistently rated as Good, reducing concerns regarding these common urban pollutants. Ozone levels, holding at a Fair classification, suggest occasional peaks which might necessitate caution for the very sensitive groups. This backdrop ensures a comfortably breathable climate for daily activities.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Rescaldina is conveniently situated near major transport links. The town is accessible via the A8 motorway, connecting it to Milan and Varese. Nearby, Malpensa Airport offers international flights, while two train stations close to the town facilitate regional travel, enhancing commuter options.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Rescaldina, located in the Lombardy region of Italy, showcases a culinary scene deeply rooted in traditional Italian cuisine while reflecting influences from the broader Lombardy gastronomy. The region is known for its rich agricultural bounty, highlighted by dishes such as Risotto alla Milanese, characterized by saffron, and Polenta, which is widely embraced in various forms including as a base for meats and sauces. Local specialties like Spiedo Bresciano, a slow-cooked meat dish, and regional cheeses and cured meats also capture the essence of the area’s culinary heritage. Dining options in Rescaldina range from rustic trattorias that prioritize seasonal and local produce to more modern establishments that innovate upon classic recipes. While there are no Michelin-starred restaurants in Rescaldina itself, the nearby regions host several recognized dining establishments that illustrate the high culinary standards of Lombardy. The overall dining landscape includes opportunities for international cuisine, although the predominant offerings remain Italian, presenting both traditional and contemporary interpretations.
Shopping Overview
The local shopping landscape features a prominent shopping centre offering a comprehensive range of experiences. The centre accommodates approximately 77 businesses, including a large supermarket and diverse retail stores. The facility is arranged over two levels, providing ample parking and leisure options. Expats and retirees may find boutique shops, essential services, and quality dining within a modern environment that caters to various shopping needs.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Rescaldina, Lombardy offers notable outdoor activities including the Parco Bosco del Rugareto trail. This moderately challenging 4.8-mile loop is within proximity to the town, featuring options for walking and running. With an estimated completion time of 1 hour 44 minutes, the trail offers a relatively serene experience, with opportunities for dogs to accompany visitors. Another option is the expansive Mozzate-La Pinetina Golf Club trail, extending 25.5 miles, suitable for longer excursions. These amenities provide ample opportunities for engagement with the natural environment in the region.
✅ Pros
– Proximity to Milan for cultural and economic opportunities.
– Good air quality ensures a healthier living environment.
– Low unemployment rate contributes to job stability and security.
– Reliable transportation links to major cities and regions.
– Access to quality healthcare services within the region.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage enhances community life.
– Strong infrastructure supports daily living and connectivity needs.
– Opportunities for social integration through local community activities.
– Mild climate favors outdoor activities and year-round enjoyment.
– Favorable income ranking suggests a supportive economic environment.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality could be significantly improved for better service.
– Limited tourist presence may affect local vibrancy and activities.
– Cultural activities may not be as diverse as larger cities.
– Nightlife options are somewhat limited for younger residents.
– Public transport frequency may not always meet commuter needs.
– Internet speeds, while decent, may not satisfy heavy users.
– Local shops may lack variety compared to urban centers.
– Mild climate can lead to unexpected humidity during summer.
– Smaller community may feel isolating for some newcomers.
– Educational facilities may not offer wide-ranging program options.
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