Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
75
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
13400
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.
78800
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
92
Region
Toscana
Walkability
Somewhat 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.
Relatively Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
29
/ 8
Climate Description
Mild climate with occasional snow, warm summers, abundant sunshine, and well-distributed rain.
Santa Maria a Monte
Toscana
Historic town in Tuscany with medieval architecture, local markets, limited transport, and adequate healthcare.
Summary
Santa Maria a Monte, a picturesque town in the heart of Tuscany, offers a blend of rich history and vibrant local culture. Located a short drive from Pisa and Florence, it is ideally situated for expats seeking to explore the iconic landscapes and heritage of Tuscany. The town’s charming historic center features narrow streets lined with medieval architecture, while local markets and festivals, celebrating traditional crafts and cuisine, provide a glimpse into the region’s lively community spirit.
Despite its many attractions, Santa Maria a Monte presents challenges for potential residents. While the town boasts well-preserved historical sites, the public transport links can be limited, making car ownership practical for daily commuting. Additionally, the healthcare options, while adequate, may not meet the expectations of those accustomed to larger urban centers. Nevertheless, the town’s air quality and proximity to beautiful beaches enhance its appeal as a tranquil retreat in a stunning setting.
✅ Pros
– Historic Tuscan town with medieval architecture ideal for cultural enthusiasts.
– Excellent outdoor activities including equestrian trails and hiking in serene hillside settings.
– Diverse shopping options from supermarkets to local markets and boutiques.
– Offers a mild climate with warm summers and a balance of sunshine and rain, suitable for year-round outdoor activities.
– High-quality healthcare system with efficient services in cardiac and orthopaedic care.
– Moderately walkable, allowing for easy exploration of local amenities and attractions.
– Vibrant local markets provide fresh produce and regional artisanal products, enhancing daily living.
– Lower risk of earthquakes and moderate to low risk of other natural disasters such as landslides.
– Good air quality, contributing to a healthier lifestyle.
– Engaging community atmosphere, fostering interactions with local vendors and residents.
❌ Cons
– Limited transportation options may challenge daily commuting and travel.
– High flood risk could pose property and safety concerns.
– Occasional snow might disrupt day-to-day activities during winter months.
– Schools rank low, potentially affecting expatriates with children’s education quality.
– Healthcare, though generally high in quality, shows weaknesses in breast cancer treatment and severe heart condition responses.
– Some might find the town less walkable, requiring reliance on vehicles for certain distances.
– While shopping is diverse, larger retail needs may require travel to nearby cities.
– Road accident rates and car insurance costs could be a concern for drivers.
– The community’s historic focus may not cater to those seeking modern urban environments.
Santa Maria a Monte Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
13400
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.
78800
Births Per 100 Deaths
82 births per 100 deaths
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.
21800
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.
2849 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Galileo Galilei (Pisa)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
24min(s)
Galileo Galilei Airport, situated in Pisa, Italy, is the 10th busiest airport in the country, having served over 5 million passengers in 2023. It operates as a focus city for Ryanair and provides connections mainly across Europe, with notable destinations including London, Paris, and Amsterdam. The airport is known for its budget-friendly options, with a single terminal providing both domestic and international flights, and is conveniently linked to Pisa Centrale railway station via the Pisa Mover shuttle service.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Amerigo Vespucci (Florence)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
37min(s)
Amerigo Vespucci Airport, also known as Florence Airport, is situated near Florence, Italy, serving as an essential international gateway in the Tuscany region. It handles over 3 million passengers annually, offering connectivity to a variety of European destinations such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, and more, with seasonal routes to cities like Lyon and Olbia. As a focus city for airlines such as Vueling and Volotea, the airport is well connected through a light-rail link and buses to central Florence, making it accessible for travellers exploring the vibrant city and its surroundings.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Guglielmo Marconi (Bologna)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
71min(s)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport, located in Bologna, Italy, approximately 6 km from the city centre, serves as a vital transport hub in the Emilia-Romagna region. With nearly 10 million passengers in 2023, it ranks among Italy’s busier airports, connecting travellers to over 100 destinations, including major cities like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Dubai. Key routes facilitated by airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air include domestic flights to Catania and international connections to Tirana and Madrid, with the longest direct route being to Dubai. The airport’s connectivity is enhanced by a monorail to Bologna Central Station, making it easily accessible for both domestic and international travellers.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di San Romano-Montopoli-Santa Croce
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
12min(s)
Train service at Stazione di San Romano-Montopoli-Santa Croce includes the following details:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station is served by regional train lines connecting to key locations in Tuscany.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Major destinations include Pisa Centrale, Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Empoli, Pontedera-Casciana Terme, and Montelupo-Capraia.
– **Train operators**: The primary operator for services at this station is Trenitalia, which provides the regional services.
– **Frequency of departures**: The station has a good frequency of departures with around 32 trains per day to Pisa Centrale and at least 33 trains per day to both Firenze Santa Maria Novella and Empoli. Departures typically allow for trains every 30 to 60 minutes.
– **Train types**: The services available are primarily regional, with no high-speed trains operating from this station.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di San Miniato-Fucecchio
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
18min(s)
Train service at Stazione di San Miniato-Fucecchio is primarily provided by regional trains. The station is served by Trenitalia, specifically operating regional lines. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Florence and Pisa. There are approximately 25 to 40 departures per day, with travel times to these major cities ranging from about 30 to 44 minutes, depending on the service. The frequency of departures varies, typically operating every 30 to 60 minutes during peak times but may be less frequent at off-peak times. The station primarily handles regional trains, with no high-speed train services currently stopping at this station.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Cascina
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
23min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Cascina includes:
– **Rail Lines**: Operated by Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect to Pisa Centrale, Florence, Pisa, Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Lucca, and Livorno Centrale.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains to major destinations such as Pisa Centrale, Florence, and Pisa depart approximately 32 times a day, while services to Firenze Santa Maria Novella offer 34 trains daily, Lucca has around 25 services, and Livorno Centrale also has 32 trains per day.
– **Types of Trains**: The station features a mix of high-speed and regional trains.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
75
Bars
60
Cafes
25
Cinemas
14
Dentists
34
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
56
Health Clinics
54
Hiking Trails
14
Historical Sites
230
Libraries
5
Museums
13
Parks
14
Pharmacies
11
Restaurants
139
Shopping Centres
58
Supermarkets
13
Spas
103
Beach
Name
Lago Braccini
Driving Distance
16mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Corno alle Scale - Lizzano in Belvedere
Driving Distance
111mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
49
Nearest Hospital Name
Felice Lotti-Pronto Soccorso
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
18 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
5
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA USL TOSCANA NORD-OVEST
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Tuscany, healthcare services rank exceptionally well at a national level, indicating high efficiency and quality. Hospital care is robust, catering effectively to residents’ needs. Cardiac care excels, with commendable responsiveness in urgent cases and negligible readmissions following heart attacks. Orthopaedic procedures are handled promptly, aligning with swift post-operative recoveries. Breast cancer treatments, however, could be less invasive, and the response to severe heart conditions meets an average standard. Overall, healthcare provision presents a reliable system of care, beneficial for expats and retirees seeking comprehensive health services.
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.
31
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
2
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
37
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.
120.811
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.
Relatively 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
1046
Median
1337
Third Quartile
1672
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Somewhat 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.
Below Average (31st-40th percentile)
Sunshine
Somewhat High (61st-70th percentile)
Snowfall
Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)
Climate Description
In the Tuscan town of Santa Maria a Monte, the climate contributes to its charm for residents from Magic Towns readers to expats and retirees. Winters here softly blanket the region with occasional snowfalls, creating serene, postcard-like scenery. The warmth peaks gracefully in summer, seldom venturing into extremes, ensuring comfortable explorations through historical alleys and vineyards. Spring and autumn boast mild temperatures, ideal for outdoor activities amidst the rolling Italian hills. Sunshine is abundant, casting a golden glow over the town for a significant portion of the year, while rainfall, well-distributed throughout the seasons, nurtures the surrounding verdant landscapes. This balanced climate makes Santa Maria a Monte inviting 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.
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.
92
Air Quality Description
Santa Maria a Monte, a quaint town in Italy, is distinguished by its commendable air quality. The particulate matter levels are generally low, with PM10 and nitrogen dioxide consistently within good ranges, indicative of a clean atmospheric environment. PM2.5 and ozone levels are deemed fair, suggesting periods of slightly elevated concentrations but nothing substantial enough to deter from the overall pleasant air quality. The minimal presence of sulphur dioxide further emphasizes the area’s compatibility for those seeking a retiree-friendly environment with breathable, clean air that supports an active, outdoor lifestyle. Ideal for expats, the town promises a refreshing reprieve from heavily polluted urban settings.
Santa Maria a Monte, a quaint town in Italy, is distinguished by its commendable air quality. The particulate matter levels are generally low, with PM10 and nitrogen dioxide consistently within good ranges, indicative of a clean atmospheric environment. PM2.5 and ozone levels are deemed fair, suggesting periods of slightly elevated concentrations but nothing substantial enough to deter from the overall pleasant air quality. The minimal presence of sulphur dioxide further emphasizes the area’s compatibility for those seeking a retiree-friendly environment with breathable, clean air that supports an active, outdoor lifestyle. Ideal for expats, the town promises a refreshing reprieve from heavily polluted urban settings.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Shopping Overview
Shopping in the area encompasses a variety of formats including supermarkets, local markets, boutiques, and larger shopping centres. Essential grocery needs are catered to by several supermarket chains, while diverse market types offer fresh produce and artisanal products. For those seeking retail variety, shopping centres combine national brands and local retailers, providing both convenience and a selection of goods. The local market scene is vibrant, presenting opportunities for residents to engage with local vendors and experience regional products.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Santa Maria a Monte in Tuscany offers various green areas and activities for outdoor enthusiasts. The region includes the Centro Ippico Il Boschetto, which features equestrian trails suitable for horseback riding, surrounded by serene natural settings. Visitors can explore the broader hillside landscapes, known for their peaceful environments ideal for leisurely hikes and outdoor exploration. These locations provide opportunities for engaging with the Tuscan countryside’s natural beauty without the congestion of urban tourist areas.
✅ Pros
– Historic Tuscan town with medieval architecture ideal for cultural enthusiasts.
– Excellent outdoor activities including equestrian trails and hiking in serene hillside settings.
– Diverse shopping options from supermarkets to local markets and boutiques.
– Offers a mild climate with warm summers and a balance of sunshine and rain, suitable for year-round outdoor activities.
– High-quality healthcare system with efficient services in cardiac and orthopaedic care.
– Moderately walkable, allowing for easy exploration of local amenities and attractions.
– Vibrant local markets provide fresh produce and regional artisanal products, enhancing daily living.
– Lower risk of earthquakes and moderate to low risk of other natural disasters such as landslides.
– Good air quality, contributing to a healthier lifestyle.
– Engaging community atmosphere, fostering interactions with local vendors and residents.
❌ Cons
– Limited transportation options may challenge daily commuting and travel.
– High flood risk could pose property and safety concerns.
– Occasional snow might disrupt day-to-day activities during winter months.
– Schools rank low, potentially affecting expatriates with children’s education quality.
– Healthcare, though generally high in quality, shows weaknesses in breast cancer treatment and severe heart condition responses.
– Some might find the town less walkable, requiring reliance on vehicles for certain distances.
– While shopping is diverse, larger retail needs may require travel to nearby cities.
– Road accident rates and car insurance costs could be a concern for drivers.
– The community’s historic focus may not cater to those seeking modern urban environments.
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