The Map of Accessibility and Suburbanisation in Lombardy (2023–2025)
Official data, Italian Revenue Agency
The phenomenon of residential suburbanisation is confirmed as one of the most significant structural trends of the Lombardy property market. The analysis of the official data for 2023–2025 (Normalised Number of Transactions - NTN) shows how the search for greater liveability and larger living spaces has directed a growing share of demand towards the Milan Hinterland and the provinces well connected by rail public transport networks and motorways.
The Numbers of Suburbanisation in the Metropolitan City of Milan
Within the Metropolitan City of Milan (70,595.78 NTN in 2025), almost two sales in three (64.34%) are completed outside the city:
- Milan city (F205): 25,172.96 NTN in 2025 (+1.31% over 2023–2025).
- Milan Hinterland: 45,422.82 NTN in 2025 (+8.08% over three years and +7.82% on 2024).
The Map of Accessibility Along the Infrastructure Corridors
Sales volumes are markedly concentrated along the routes served by metro lines, the suburban railway and motorways:
- Southern Route (S1 Suburban Railway / A1 / M3): San Giuliano Milanese (H930 — 680.17 NTN) and San Donato Milanese (I709 — 453.82 NTN). Exploits in hinge municipalities such as Lodi Vecchio (E651 — +71.96% from 2023 with 194.31 NTN) and Vidigulfo (L854 — +22.76% with 146.08 NTN).
- North-West Route (S5-S6 / A8 / Malpensa): Rho (H264 — 892.73 NTN, +13.91%), Legnano (E514 — 1,124.65 NTN), Garbagnate (D912 — 458.19 NTN) and Cormano (D045 — 563.87 NTN).
- North-East Route and Metro Lines: Sesto San Giovanni (I690 — 1,539.64 NTN, +16.44%), Cinisello Balsamo (C707 — 1,020.83 NTN) and Cernusco sul Naviglio (C566 — 652.33 NTN, +20.66%).
Table 1: The Hub Municipalities of Milan's Suburbanisation (2023–2025)
| Municipality | Key infrastructure | NTN 2023 | NTN 2024 | NTN 2025 | Change % (2023–2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sesto San Giovanni | M1 / Railway S11-S8-S9 | 1,322.21 | 1,452.13 | 1,539.64 | +16.44% |
| Legnano | Railway S5 / A8 | 1,068.84 | 1,017.55 | 1,124.65 | +5.22% |
| Cinisello Balsamo | Tramway / A4 / SS36 | 1,001.78 | 966.38 | 1,020.83 | +1.90% |
| Rho | M1 / Suburban rail S5-S6 / A4 | 783.70 | 801.47 | 892.73 | +13.91% |
| San Giuliano Milanese | Suburban rail S1 / A1 / SS9 | 620.51 | 654.69 | 680.17 | +9.61% |
| Cernusco sul Naviglio | M2 | 540.64 | 609.05 | 652.33 | +20.66% |
| San Donato Milanese | M3 / Suburban rail S1 / A1 | 405.00 | 313.79 | 453.82 | +12.05% |
Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency
Reversal of the Housing Types Traded
- In Milan city: Small and medium floor areas prevail (sizes below 85 sqm cover 64.97% of sales).
- In the Hinterland: Large two-bedroom flats and large floor areas prevail (homes above 85 sqm represent the absolute majority with 52.29% of sales — 23,753.14 NTN).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Hinterland's share of total sales in Milan and its province?
In 2025 the Hinterland accounts for 64.34% of residential sales in the Metropolitan City of Milan (45,422.82 NTN out of 70,595.78).
Article by the Property Editorial Team - Official OMI / NTN data (Italian Revenue Agency) 2023–2025.