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Montefano: what to know before buying a home

A municipality in the province of Macerata, Marche. Official data on earthquakes, population, services and transport.

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For example: Via Giacomo Matteotti 1, Montefano.

Montefano, a ridge between Osimo, Recanati and Macerata

Montefano sits on a ridge in the Marche hills, midway between Osimo, Recanati and Macerata, with the coast and Monte Conero within driving distance. The brick historic centre follows the line of the hill, and around it lie fields of wheat and sunflowers, olive groves and farmhouses, the classic countryside between Ancona and Macerata.

Its position between two provincial capitals shows in daily life: many residents work around Osimo and Ancona, others towards Macerata or the coast. Buyers find flats and houses in the centre, detached houses in the newer areas along the ridge roads and country farmhouses, some already restored, others still to do. Hill houses offer views and quiet, but the main services are in the neighbouring towns.

In 2023 there were 3,312 residents, down 6.8% on 2011. The average age is 46.4, a little below the provincial figure of 47.2, and over-65s make up 25.2% against 26.5%. Foreign residents account for 7.9%. Average declared incomes are in line with or slightly below the Macerata average.

In seismic terms Montefano is in zone 2 of the Civil Protection classification, with an expected acceleration of about 0.184 g. In the brick houses of the centre and in farmhouses, what counts is the quality of walls and floors and any strengthening work: ask for the technical paperwork and whether the building has been damaged in the past. For farmhouses on the hills, the report also checks the official landslide maps for the address.

Key points

  • Hill ridge between Osimo, Recanati and Macerata.
  • Residents down 6.8% since 2011.
  • Average age 46.4, over-65s at 25.2%.
  • Seismic zone 2, expected acceleration 0.184 g.

Overview

Montefano is a municipality in the province of Macerata, in Marche. At the end of 2023 it had 3,312 residents, ranked 22 of 55 municipalities in the province.

Earthquakes

For Italy's Civil Protection Department, Montefano is in seismic zone 2, a zone where strong earthquakes are possible. Most municipalities in the province (49 of 55) are in the same zone.

In the built-up area, the expected ground shaking (peak ground acceleration, PGA) is about 0.184 g, a medium-high value: the level with a 10% probability of being exceeded in 50 years, on rock.

For anyone buying in Montefano, the building matters a great deal: ask for the design year, whether it met the 2008 seismic standards, and whether any seismic retrofit has been carried out.

Population

Compared with the 2011 census, the resident population has fallen by 6.8%. The estimated average age is 46 years, in line with the province. 25% of residents are over 65 (the regional figure is 26%). Foreign residents make up 7.9% of the population. On average, a household has 2.5 members.

Income and climate

In tax year 2024, taxpayers in Montefano declared an average taxable income of 22,404 euros, in line with the province (23,312 euros). The Italian average is 24,895 euros.

Montefano is in climate zone D, with 1,930 heating degree days: heating may be switched on from 1 November to 15 April, for up to 12 hours a day. The same table puts the town hall at 242 metres above sea level.

Services

In the official Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health lists, Montefano has 3 schools and 1 pharmacy. The Overture Maps data also lists 2 grocery shops and supermarkets, 4 sports facilities and 1 green area.

The data shows no healthcare facilities within the municipality, against a provincial average of 0.7 per 1,000 residents.

Public transport

We do not yet have open public transport timetables for this municipality: the report says so explicitly, without inventing distances.

How built-up it is

Buildings, roads, car parks and other sealed surfaces cover 5.2% of the land in Montefano, compared with 5.7% in the province and 7.0% in the region. In 2024 built-up land stayed almost the same.

Radon and contaminated sites

According to the ISPRA map, the estimated radon emission in the municipality is low. Radon varies from building to building and can only be known by measuring it, especially on ground floors and in basements.

Official databases list no contaminated sites in Montefano.

Landslides and flooding

Landslide and flood hazard changes from one street to the next even within Montefano: the report checks the address against the ISPRA maps.

House prices

The Revenue Agency's price ranges per square metre (OMI) apply to zones, not to whole municipalities: the report gives the range for the address's zone.

Land registry

The cadastral maps for Montefano are public: from the address the report finds the sheet and parcel number.

Liveability area by area

The Vicinalia liveability index runs from 0 to 100 and looks at the place, not the people who live there: services within walking distance, transport, green space, natural hazards, air, quiet, buildings and connection. Here it is worked out at the centre of each of the 20 inhabited census areas in Montefano. Half of the residents live in areas scoring 56 or more.

Residents by band

  • modest 22.6%
  • fair 47.4%
  • good 30.0%

Vicinalia index by census area, licence CC BY-SA 4.0. Data: IdroGEO ISPRA (2026), Istat, INGV, EEA, AGCOM, Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

The colour is the value at the centre of the area. For an exact address, search for it above: the free check looks at that exact point. How the index is worked out

Data sources

ISTAT code 043029. The text on this page is generated automatically from the data.