Buying a house in Reggio Calabria, the most requested and expensive neighborhood in the center
With an urban context rich in history and suggestive natural landscapes, Reggio Calabria is a city full of charm that attracts many Italian and foreign tourists. While maintaining low prices compared to other large Italian cities, the real estate market in Reggio Calabria shows signs of dynamism thanks to the growing demand in some areas of the city. To better understand the market trend, Idealista analyzed the first quarter of 2025, identifying the most sought-after neighborhoods and those with the highest prices per square meter.
To understand which areas were the most sought-after to buy a house, the relative demand index was used. This is data based on the average number of contacts per ad and therefore the pressure of demand on supply. A way to understand the degree of interest of potential buyers for each area.
The most requested neighborhoods of Reggio CalabriaThe Centro neighborhood was the most sought after, with a relative demand index of 2.6. Santa Caterina-San Brunello-Vito followed with 2.4 and Reggio Nord with 2.0. The most central areas are attractive for the presence of services, schools, commercial activities and the proximity to the seafront, one of the most appreciated symbols of the city.
Neighborhoods such as Reggio Sud, San Giorgio-Modena-San Sperato and Rione Ferrovieri-Stadio-Gebbione, despite having lower indices (1.4), still show a fair amount of interest. The areas Tremulini-Eremo and Sbarre (1.3) show stable demand, while Trabocchetto-Condera-Spirito Santo and Reggio Est close the ranking with lower values.
| Quarter | Relative demand index |
|---|---|
| Center | 2.6 |
| Saint Catherine-Saint Brunello-Vito | 2.4 |
| North Reggio | 2.0 |
| South Reggio | 1.4 |
| San Giorgio-Modena-San Sperato | 1.4 |
| Railway District-Stadium-Gebbione | 1.4 |
| Tremulini-Hermitage | 1.3 |
| Bars | 1.3 |
| Trap-Condera-Holy Spirit | 1,2 |
| East Reggio | 0.8 |
In terms of prices per square meter, the center of the Calabrian city is the most expensive area with an average of 1,150 euros/m2. Followed by Tremulini-Eremo (958 euros/m2) and Trabocchetto-Condera-Spirito Santo (846 euros/m2). The proximity to the sea, the cultural offerings and the presence of prestigious properties make these areas particularly popular.
The Reggio Nord (835 euros/m2) and Santa Caterina-San Brunello-Vito (823 euros/m2) neighborhoods are at intermediate values, while the cheapest areas are Reggio Est (699 euros/m2), Rione Ferrovieri-Stadio-Gebbione (724 euros/m2) and Sbarre (750 euros/m2).
| Quarter | Average price (euro/m2) |
|---|---|
| Center | 1.150 |
| Tremulini-Hermitage | 958 |
| Trap-Condera-Holy Spirit | 846 |
| North Reggio | 835 |
| Saint Catherine-Saint Brunello-Vito | 823 |
| South Reggio | 793 |
| San Giorgio-Modena-San Sperato | 762 |
| Bars | 750 |
| Railway District-Stadium-Gebbione | 724 |
| East Reggio | 699 |
If we compare the average prices of Reggio Calabria with those of the most expensive cities in Italy, a notable gap emerges. The Historic Center of Milan reaches 10,286 euros/m2, followed by the Center of Forte dei Marmi with 10,152 euros/m2 and by Roma Imperiale (10,109 euros/m2), another neighborhood of the Tuscan city. Even tourist locations such as Porto Cervo (7,281 euros/m2) or Marina di Pietrasanta (6,108 euros/m2) show much higher values.
In this scenario, Reggio Calabria presents itself as an accessible market with room for growth and investment potential, especially for those looking for a first home in a quiet urban context rich in natural beauty.
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