Sarteano
City in Tuscany, Italy
Overview
Sarteano is a charming medieval hill town in southern Tuscany, celebrated for its castle, historic center, and scenic landscapes. With its slower pace and friendly locals, it offers a relaxing escape from tourist crowds, while serving as a gateway to nearby Val d'Orcia and Montepulciano.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Population
4,467
Time Zone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
42.99°, 11.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,672
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$1,450
Cashless
50
English
40
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-10.2°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
782 mm
Internet Speed
61 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
265.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.