Composite profile
Overall score
72/100
Use the Genoa profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and coastal-resilience signals alongside other Mediterranean metros.
Overall72/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality70/100
Energy70/100
Italy / Southern Europe
Genoa, Italy City Intelligence
Genoa is an Italian port metro on the Ligurian coast, with maritime, logistics, and tourism activity used for coastal-resilience and Mediterranean comparison. Genoa is a southern europe city of about ~0.83M metro in Italy. On the composite city-intelligence score, Genoa sits around the indexed median (72/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.83M metro
Image credit: Image: patano / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Good72/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Genoa data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 74/100 | Genoa's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 70/100 | Genoa's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 70/100 | Genoa's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 69/100 | Genoa's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 71/100 | Genoa's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 66/100 | Genoa's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 66/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety79/100
Low crime82/100
Personal safety81/100
Night safety74/100
Road safety77/100
Genoa is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life80/100
Healthcare86/100
Education87/100
Green space51/100
Cleanliness85/100
Infrastructure90/100
Mobility73/100
Genoa has a very high quality-of-life estimate (80/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness77/100
Education87/100
Green space51/100
Overall safety79/100
Genoa scores high for family living (77/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability79/100
Walkability88/100
Cycling68/100
Infrastructure90/100
Genoa is high for remote workers (79/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability80/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness85/100
Outdoor lifestyle35/100
Genoa is very high for retirement (80/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Genoa
Local public safety guidance for Genoa, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | Italy operates 112 as a single emergency number (Numero Unico di Emergenza) across the country. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Genoa, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Italy emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Genoa
Healthcare context for Genoa, with national-level information from Italy where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Genoa, see the Italy healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Genoa
Local mobility context for Genoa, with national-level context from Italy where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Genoa, see the Italy transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Genoa. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Genoa
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Genoa will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Genoa air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Genoa drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Genoa
Is Genoa worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (80/100), with nearby nature such as Portofino Regional Park, Ligurian Apennines.
Is Genoa good for families?
Strong (77/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Genoa affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,390/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Genoa?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Genoa's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Genoa?
A mediterranean climate, averaging about 14.3°C.
Does Genoa have universities?
Higher education is strong (72/100).
What is healthcare like in Genoa?
Healthcare access is strong (73/100).
Is Genoa good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (75/100).
What nature is near Genoa?
Within ~170 km: Portofino Regional Park, Ligurian Apennines.
Related comparisons
Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Explore Genoa modules
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Cost of Living in Genoa
Genoa's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Genoa
Genoa's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Genoa
Genoa's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Genoa
Genoa's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Genoa
Genoa's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Genoa
Genoa's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Genoa
Cost of living estimates for Genoa — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Genoa
Climate profile for Genoa — Mediterranean climate, annual average 14.3°C, comfort score 87/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Genoa
Economy and jobs profile for Genoa — tourism economy, economy score 67/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Genoa
Education profile for Genoa — student city, education score 68/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Genoa
Healthcare and retirement profile for Genoa — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 73/100, retirement score 75/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Genoa
Source-attributed visual context for Genoa using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Genoa
Weekend trip planning checklist for Genoa — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Genoa
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Genoa
Estimate a monthly budget for Genoa using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Genoa
Plan a trip budget for Genoa using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Genoa
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Genoa. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
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Parma, Italy
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Genoa FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Genoa, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Genoa
Is Genoa worth visiting?
Genoa has a very high quality-of-life estimate (80/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Portofino Regional Park, Ligurian Apennines and Monte Fasce within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Genoa?
Genoa has a very high quality-of-life estimate (80/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 80/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Genoa?
A single resident of Genoa spends roughly €1,390 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €737. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Italy. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Genoa?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Genoa is high for remote workers (79/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Genoa?
Genoa's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and education and research. Genoa has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Genoa good for digital nomads and remote work?
Genoa offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 72/100.
What are the education options in Genoa?
Genoa is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Computer Science, Economics and Law.
Is Genoa a good place to study?
Genoa offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Genoa?
Genoa has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 73/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Genoa a good place to retire?
Genoa offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 75/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Genoa?
Genoa has a mediterranean climate, averaging about 14.3°C annually with roughly 800 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Genoa a safe place to live?
Genoa is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Genoa?
Genoa indexes a walkability score of 88 and a cycling score of 68 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Genoa?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Genoa include Portofino Regional Park, Ligurian Apennines and Monte Fasce. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Genoa good for families?
Genoa scores high for family living (77/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Genoa?
Genoa rates 35/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 51/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Portofino Regional Park, Ligurian Apennines and Monte Fasce supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Genoa profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and coastal-resilience signals alongside other Mediterranean metros. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (74/100) and internet speed (71/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (66/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Italy country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Genoa appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.