Living in Potenza
Potenza is a large municipality in Basilicata, Italy, home to 64,119 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 33%, #1,434 of 4,354), single pensioners (top 68%, #2,942 of 4,329), people who put healthcare first (top 72%, #3,082 of 4,329).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 16:33; in late June it sets around 20:31.
How Potenza ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Italy. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Italy | In Basilicata | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 26 | #5,042 of 5,856 | #96 of 97 | Map |
| Low-income household | 18 | #3,015 of 3,440 | #43 of 46 | Map |
| Low-income family | 25 | #3,012 of 3,421 | #43 of 46 | Map |
| Single parent | 28 | #2,095 of 2,364 | #21 of 23 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #3,738 of 4,329 | #22 of 63 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 53 | #2,942 of 4,329 | #10 of 63 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #3,302 of 3,838 | #47 of 55 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 53 | #1,951 of 2,375 | #23 of 23 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 10 | #3,309 of 3,421 | #45 of 46 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 29 | #3,365 of 4,354 | #60 of 63 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 47 | #1,749 of 2,375 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 47 | #3,082 of 4,329 | #3 of 63 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #5,407 of 6,302 | #108 of 108 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 5 | #2,923 of 4,038 | #39 of 97 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #4,512 of 5,888 | #97 of 97 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 17 | #5,432 of 6,302 | #108 of 108 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #2,571 of 5,888 | #4 of 97 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #3,060 of 7,924 | #2 of 131 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #1,434 of 4,354 | #41 of 63 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 37 | #3,348 of 4,354 | #7 of 63 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pignola 8 km
- Tito 12 km
- Avigliano 12 km
- Picerno 14 km
- Polla 29 km
- Genzano di Lucania 30 km
- Marsicovetere 32 km
- Sala Consilina 32 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.