Overview
The province of Trento is the 34th largest Italian province by population with 541.098 people, located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region.
The city of Trento, with a population of approximately 117,417 residents, is located in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region of northern Italy.
Surrounded by the stunning Dolomite Mountains, Trento offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical charm.
The city is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including the Buonconsiglio Castle and the Duomo di Trento. Trento is also a hub for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, skiing, and mountain biking in the nearby mountains.
The larger Trento metropolitan area comprises 166 towns (comuni) and covers an area of 620.712 km2.
The population density is 87 inhabitants per km2, making it sparcely populated. The male to female ratio is 1.00:1.05.
Climate
The province of Trento receives on average 231 hours of sunshine per month, or 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
This is 2.12% less than the average for Italy and 0.00% less than the average for the region of Trentino-Alto Adige.
Throughout the year, it rains on average 7.18 days per month, which is an ordinary amount of precipitation for an Italian province.
During the autumn and winter season, there are usually 0.03 days per month with fog and 4.11 cold days per month with perceived temperatures below 3°C. In the summer, there are on average 21.73 hot days per month with perceived temperatures above 30°C.
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Trento, Trentino-Alto AdigeCost of Living
The average monthly income in Trento is around 1738.14€, which is close to the average for Italy.
The estimated cost of living is around 1849.61€ per month for an individual or 2768.77€ per month for a family of 4.
The cost for renting a small apartment (2-3 bedrooms) in a main city area is around 1069.92€ per month.
Overall, Trento is expensive compared to other Italian provinces.
Living in Trento is around 12.09% more expensive than the average of all Italian provinces.
Quality of Life
Healthcare
Healthcare in Trento is below average. For every 10k inhabitants, there are around 2.83 pharmacies, 8.37 general practitioners and 23.2 specialized doctors per 10k inhabitants.
Average life expectancy in Trento is very high at 82.6 years of age.
Education
Trento has a higher-than-average percentage of high school graduates, around 70.7%; and a higher-than-average percentage of university graduates, around 33.5%.
The average number of completed years of schooling for people over 25 is 10.98, which is above the national average of 10.44.
There is one university in the province.
Leisure
Trento, nestled in the stunning Trentino region, offers a charming and vibrant nightlife scene. The city features a mix of cozy wine bars, craft beer pubs, and trendy clubs where visitors can unwind and socialize. Trento's nightlife is influenced by its location in the heart of the Dolomites, with a focus on local produce and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Overall, Trento has pretty good nightlife with 2.82 bars and 3.01 restaurants per 10k inhabitants.
Crime and Safety
The province of Trento is overall very safe for expats. As of 2021, there are an average of 2106.9 reported crimes per 100k inhabitants. This is 25.70% lower than the national average.
There have been around 0.4 deadly road accidents and 10.2 serious work-related injuries per 10k people in Trento. This is respectively 25.93% less driving accidents than average and 20.93% less work accidents than average.
Car theft is reportedly 86.15% lower than average with only 9.77 cases per 100k inhabitants.
Reports of house thefts are 36.10% lower than average with 111.84 cases per 100k inhabitants.
Cases of robbery are uncommon with 111.84 reported cases per 100k inhabitants, about 20.10% less the national average.
Trento is considered a safe city with a low crime rate. Instances of petty theft and pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded tourist areas, but they are relatively uncommon. The city maintains effective safety measures and has a visible police presence, contributing to a secure environment. Road accidents are infrequent, but it is important to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations when driving in Trento.
Transport
Public transport in Trento is quite good, and traffic is below average.
There are on average 0.64 active vehicles per person, against a national average of 0.66.
Around 0.87km per 10k inhabitants of the main city in Trento consist of bicycle lanes. This makes Trento somewhat bike-friendly by Italian standards.
