Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
138
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
78500
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.
492000
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
82
Region
Lombardia
Walkability
Walker’s Paradise
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)
295
/ 173
Climate Description
Moderate climate with mild winters, hot summers, ample sunshine, and evenly spread rainfall.
Sesto San Giovanni
Lombardia
A dynamic suburb of Milan with strong transport links, cultural attractions, and industrial heritage.
Summary
Sesto San Giovanni, a vibrant suburb located just northeast of Milan, offers a rich blend of industrial heritage and cultural attractions, making it appealing for many expats and retirees. The town is well-known for its excellent transport connections, being only a short drive from the city centre and a mere 11 minutes from the nearest airport. With a walk score that reflects its pedestrian-friendly environment, residents can easily navigate local amenities including shops, parks, and restaurants. Key attractions include the Teatro Sala Fontana, known for its family-friendly performances, and the historical remnants of its industrial past, particularly in the Falck area, which is undergoing redevelopment into cultural spaces and green parks.
However, while Sesto San Giovanni boasts strong healthcare and relatively low air pollution, it bears the legacy of its industrial focus, which may present challenges such as a less picturesque urban landscape compared to its more affluent neighbors. The presence of organized labor highlights its socio-political history, making it a distinctive locale for those interested in Italy’s industrial narrative.
✅ Pros
– Proximity to Milan for cultural and economic opportunities.
– Good transportation links, including trains and public transport.
– Generally mild climate, enhancing outdoor activities year-round.
– Lower unemployment rate compared to national average, indicating stability.
– Access to quality healthcare services in nearby facilities.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore and enjoy.
– Integration opportunities within local communities for expats and retirees.
– Adequate internet connectivity for remote work and communication.
– Infrastructure supports daily living with essential amenities nearby.
– Moderate tourist presence, maintaining a balanced local atmosphere.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality may not meet higher expectations for expats.
– Air quality can be suboptimal for sensitive individuals.
– Limited opportunities for profound cultural immersion compared to Milan.
– Traffic congestion during peak hours can be quite frustrating.
– A somewhat monotonous urban environment might lack charm.
– Local dialects may complicate communication for non-Italian speakers.
– More industrial than picturesque, lacking scenic countryside views.
– Limited nightlife options compared to larger cities nearby.
– Public transport can be crowded during rush hours.
– Integration can be challenging for those unfamiliar with Italian customs.
Sesto San Giovanni Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
78500
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.
492000
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.
25100
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.
429 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
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
11min(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.
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
25min(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
Malpensa (Milan)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
10
Driving Time
33min(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.
Closest Rail
Name
Sesto Marelli
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
4min(s)
Train service at Sesto Marelli includes several key aspects of connectivity and operation. The station primarily serves as a stop on the Milan Metro Line 1, linking to various parts of the city. As part of this metro line, it connects with main stations like Milano Centrale and other urban areas in Milan. Direct train services from Sesto Marelli primarily facilitate regional travel, and key destinations include Milano Centrale and other suburban areas within the metropolitan network. The main operator serving this station is Trenitalia, which offers regional services. Frequency of departures is quite high, with trains running every few minutes during peak periods, making access to the station fairly convenient. Although Sesto Marelli is mainly a regional station, it is well integrated into the urban transit system as well as the broader Italian railway network, ensuring good connectivity without high-speed train options directly stopping at this location.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Sesto 1º Maggio FS
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
4min(s)
Train service at Sesto 1º Maggio FS includes the following details:
– **Rail Lines that Stop Here:** Sesto 1º Maggio FS is served by several rail lines, primarily regional and suburban trains, including the S8 and S11 regional lines, which connect to various destinations in the Lombardy region and beyond.
– **Key Destinations Connected by Direct Trains:** Direct trains from Sesto 1º Maggio FS connect to notable destinations such as Milan, which is approximately 12 minutes away, and Monza. Other significant connections include services to Lodi and other towns in the Lombardy region.
– **Train Operators:** The station is primarily served by Trenitalia, which is the main operator for regional services in Italy. Some services may also connect with the Milan Metro system.
– **Frequency of Departures:** Trains generally operate at high frequency, with services to Milan running at least every 15-30 minutes during peak times, with lesser frequencies during off-peak hours. Other destinations have varying frequencies, typically hourly.
– **Type of Trains:** Sesto 1º Maggio FS mainly handles regional trains, but it also connects with Milan’s extensive Metro network, providing integrated public transport options. High-speed trains do not typically stop at this station, which focuses on local and regional transit.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Sesto Rondò
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
4min(s)
Train service at Sesto Rondò includes the following key details:
– **Rail Lines**: Primarily serving the regional lines going towards Milan Central Station and surrounding areas.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct train services connect Sesto Rondò to **Monza**, **Milan Central Station**, **Como San Giovanni**, **Desio**, and **Arcore**. It also provides service to **Milan Malpensa Airport T1**.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operators for trains at Sesto Rondò are **Trenitalia** and **Italo**.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Train services are frequent, with approximately **187 trains daily** to Milan Central Station, **107 trains to Monza**, **69 trains to Desio**, and **53 to Como San Giovanni**. Additional frequencies are noted for other destinations.
– **Type of Trains**: The station services both **regional** and **intercity** trains, ensuring a mix of high-speed and regional services depending on the route.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
487
Bars
516
Cafes
475
Cinemas
146
Dentists
467
Golf Courses
5
Gyms
212
Health Clinics
106
Hiking Trails
212
Historical Sites
610
Libraries
73
Museums
520
Parks
427
Pharmacies
269
Restaurants
988
Shopping Centres
416
Supermarkets
520
Spas
679
Beach
Name
Isola Lato Bacino
Driving Distance
15mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Passo dello Stelvio (Stilfserjoch)
Driving Distance
48mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
29
Nearest Hospital Name
Osp. di Sesto S. Giovanni-P. S
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
6 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
219
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.
44
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.
100.563
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.
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
2889
Median
3211
Third Quartile
3667
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Walker's Paradise
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 20%
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.
High (71st-80th percentile)
Sunshine
Below Average (31st-40th percentile)
Snowfall
Average (41st-50th percentile)
Climate Description
Sesto San Giovanni offers a climate that is moderate and generally congenial, appealing notably to Magic Towns readers, expats, and retirees seeking a mix of Mediterranean charms with the occasional wintry whisper. During the winter months, residents occasionally enjoy light snowfall, adding a brief enchanting touch to the landscape before giving way to brisk yet mild temperatures. As the seasons turn, the warmth gradually ascends, reaching its peak in summer with comfortably hot days, ideal for enjoying outdoor cafes or leisurely lakeside walks. Throughout the year, the town is graced with ample sunshine, enriching daily life and allowing plenty of opportunities for solar enjoyment. The rainfall is fairly spread throughout the year, ensuring lush, green surroundings without overwhelming dreariness.
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
In Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, the quality of air presents a composite scenario deeply relevant for those considering relocation here. The particulate matter with a diameter of 10 microns or less (PM10) and ozone levels are adequately maintained, being classified as Fair. This suggests an air quality that supports everyday outdoor activities without significant concern. However, finer particulate matter (PM2.5), though only slightly elevated, falls into the Moderate category, signaling a need for awareness during high-emission periods. Nitrogen and sulphur dioxide levels are commendably low, reflecting effective local environmental measures, with both rated as Good. This mix of conditions illustrates an air quality environment where vigilance on finer particles might be advised.
In Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, the quality of air presents a composite scenario deeply relevant for those considering relocation here. The particulate matter with a diameter of 10 microns or less (PM10) and ozone levels are adequately maintained, being classified as Fair. This suggests an air quality that supports everyday outdoor activities without significant concern. However, finer particulate matter (PM2.5), though only slightly elevated, falls into the Moderate category, signaling a need for awareness during high-emission periods. Nitrogen and sulphur dioxide levels are commendably low, reflecting effective local environmental measures, with both rated as Good. This mix of conditions illustrates an air quality environment where vigilance on finer particles might be advised.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Sesto San Giovanni is well connected via public transport, with two train stations serving the area. The town benefits from proximity to major road networks, including the A52 and A4 motorways. The nearest airports, Linate and Orio al Serio, enhance accessibility to national and international destinations.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Sesto San Giovanni, located in Lombardy, offers a rich culinary scene that reflects both traditional Italian and international influences. The region is known for its hearty dishes, including ossobuco (braised veal shank), risotto alla Milanese (saffron-infused risotto), and cotoletta alla Milanese (breaded veal cutlet). These local specialties are often complemented by exceptional Northern Italian wines. Dining options in Sesto San Giovanni are diverse, with various restaurants available, ranging from traditional trattorias to more modern establishments that offer international cuisine, such as Asian or Mediterranean dishes. Notably, the Michelin-starred restaurant 85 Bistrot elevates the local gastronomic scene, showcasing refined creations inspired by regional ingredients.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape includes several key categories such as large shopping malls featuring a wide range of retail options, alongside smaller specialty and gift shops offering varied products. Notable malls provide a comprehensive shopping experience with ample amenities, while local areas also support art galleries and unique boutiques. Supermarkets are available, catering to everyday grocery needs. The diversity of retail environments caters to different shopping preferences and requirements, providing a blend of convenience and specialty retail opportunities.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Sesto San Giovanni offers notable outdoor spaces including Parco Nord Milano, a substantial green area for walking, cycling, and public gatherings. It is part of a larger network stretching across multiple municipalities, providing extensive trails. AllTrails lists two scenic trails in the region, suitable for hiking and managing various fitness activities. Local parks serve as venues for leisurely strolls and communal interactions. These amenities contribute to a balanced lifestyle, supporting the needs of an active expat and retiree community.
✅ Pros
– Proximity to Milan for cultural and economic opportunities.
– Good transportation links, including trains and public transport.
– Generally mild climate, enhancing outdoor activities year-round.
– Lower unemployment rate compared to national average, indicating stability.
– Access to quality healthcare services in nearby facilities.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore and enjoy.
– Integration opportunities within local communities for expats and retirees.
– Adequate internet connectivity for remote work and communication.
– Infrastructure supports daily living with essential amenities nearby.
– Moderate tourist presence, maintaining a balanced local atmosphere.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality may not meet higher expectations for expats.
– Air quality can be suboptimal for sensitive individuals.
– Limited opportunities for profound cultural immersion compared to Milan.
– Traffic congestion during peak hours can be quite frustrating.
– A somewhat monotonous urban environment might lack charm.
– Local dialects may complicate communication for non-Italian speakers.
– More industrial than picturesque, lacking scenic countryside views.
– Limited nightlife options compared to larger cities nearby.
– Public transport can be crowded during rush hours.
– Integration can be challenging for those unfamiliar with Italian customs.
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