Sesto San Giovanni Leads the Large Hubs of the Milan Hinterland (2023–2025)
Official data, Italian Revenue Agency
In the complex map of the property market of the Metropolitan City of Milan, Sesto San Giovanni (Cadastral Code I690) is clearly confirmed as the leading urban hub of the Milan Hinterland by volume of residential sales (NTN - Normalised Number of Transactions). With 1,539.64 sales recorded in 2025, Sesto San Giovanni leads the polycentric network that supports the growth of the metropolitan belt, achieving a cumulative increase of +16.44% over 2023–2025 (compared with 1,322.21 NTN in 2023).
The Primacy of Sesto San Giovanni: Volumes and Three-Year Trend
Unlike other urban contexts that went through phases of contraction in 2024, Sesto San Giovanni showed uninterrupted expansion over 2023–2025, thanks to the combination of excellent rail accessibility (three stations on the M1 metro line and the railway station) and a wide supply of residential buildings.
| Year 2023 | 1,322.21 NTN |
| Year 2024 | 1,452.13 NTN (+9.83% year on year) |
| Year 2025 | 1,539.64 NTN (+6.03% year on year and +16.44% on 2023) |
Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency
Table 1: Evolution of sales in Sesto San Giovanni (2023–2025)
| Year | Residential sales (NTN) | Annual change % | Change % on 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,322.21 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,452.13 | +9.83% | +9.83% |
| 2025 | 1,539.64 | +6.03% | +16.44% |
Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency
Analysis by Floor Area Band in Sesto San Giovanni (Year 2025)
The distribution of transactions in Sesto San Giovanni for 2025 shows the strong prevalence of the medium-small and medium residential segment:
- 50–85 sqm band (Large one-bedroom and compact two-bedroom flats): The pillar of the market with 782.36 NTN, equal to 50.81% of the entire municipal market (more than 1 home in 2).
- 85–115 sqm band (Large two-bedroom and three-bedroom flats): Absorbs 358.32 NTN (23.27% of the total).
- Up to 50 sqm band (Studios and small one-bedroom flats): Covers 263.04 NTN (17.08%), driven by accessibility for university students and commuters.
- 115–145 sqm band: Records 101.75 NTN (6.61%).
- Over 145 sqm band: Records 34.17 NTN (2.22%).
Table 2: Breakdown by floor area in Sesto San Giovanni (Year 2025)
| Floor area band | Sales 2025 (NTN) | Share % of municipal total |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 sqm | 263.04 | 17.08% |
| 50 – 85 sqm | 782.36 | 50.81% |
| 85 – 115 sqm | 358.32 | 23.27% |
| 115 – 145 sqm | 101.75 | 6.61% |
| Over 145 sqm | 34.17 | 2.22% |
| TOTAL | 1,539.64 | 100.00% |
Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency
The Official Ranking of the Large Hubs of the Milan Hinterland
Behind Sesto San Giovanni, the urban structure of the metropolitan province includes several hubs of primary importance exceeding the threshold of 600–1,000 sales a year:
| Sesto San Giovanni (I690) Leading hub of the Milan Hinterland. | 1,539.64 NTN (+16.44% from 2023) |
| Legnano (E514) Second hub of the Milan Hinterland. | 1,124.65 NTN (+5.22% from 2023) |
| Cinisello Balsamo (C707) Third hub of the Milan Hinterland. | 1,020.83 NTN (+1.90% from 2023) |
| Rho (H264) | 892.73 NTN (+13.91% from 2023) |
| Senago (I625) | 741.97 NTN (+13.49% from 2023) |
| Paderno Dugnano (G220) | 728.57 NTN (+1.48% from 2023) |
| Pioltello (G686) | 686.59 NTN (+11.39% from 2023) |
| Segrate (I577) | 685.24 NTN (+4.53% from 2023) |
| Bollate (A940) | 682.72 NTN (+48.11% from 2023) |
| San Giuliano Milanese (H930) | 680.17 NTN (+9.61% from 2023) |
| Cologno Monzese (C895) | 653.80 NTN (-11.01% from 2023) |
| Cernusco sul Naviglio (C566) | 652.33 NTN (+20.66% from 2023) |
Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency
(Note: Monza F704 totals 2,134.50 NTN in 2025, belonging administratively to the Province of Monza and Brianza).
Table 3: Ranking of the main municipalities of the Milan Hinterland by NTN (2023–2025)
| Municipality | Cadastral code | NTN 2023 | NTN 2024 | NTN 2025 | Change % 2023-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sesto San Giovanni | I690 | 1,322.21 | 1,452.13 | 1,539.64 | +16.44% |
| Legnano | E514 | 1,068.84 | 1,017.55 | 1,124.65 | +5.22% |
| Cinisello Balsamo | C707 | 1,001.78 | 966.38 | 1,020.83 | +1.90% |
| Rho | H264 | 783.70 | 801.47 | 892.73 | +13.91% |
| Senago | I625 | 653.77 | 697.90 | 741.97 | +13.49% |
| Paderno Dugnano | G220 | 717.95 | 687.43 | 728.57 | +1.48% |
| Pioltello | G686 | 616.38 | 638.14 | 686.59 | +11.39% |
| Segrate | I577 | 655.56 | 554.35 | 685.24 | +4.53% |
| Bollate | A940 | 460.95 | 470.66 | 682.72 | +48.11% |
| San Giuliano Milanese | H930 | 620.51 | 654.69 | 680.17 | +9.61% |
| Cologno Monzese | C895 | 734.68 | 712.87 | 653.80 | -11.01% |
| Cernusco sul Naviglio | C566 | 540.64 | 609.05 | 652.33 | +20.66% |
Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which is the leading municipality of the Milan Hinterland for sales?
According to the official OMI data, Sesto San Giovanni (I690) is the leading municipality in the Province of Milan (excluding the city) by volume of sales, with 1,539.64 NTN recorded in 2025.
What is the best-selling floor area in Sesto San Giovanni?
The most traded floor area band is 50 to 85 sqm (large one-bedroom and compact two-bedroom flats), which covers 50.81% of municipal sales (782.36 NTN).
Article by the Property Editorial Team - Official OMI / NTN data (Italian Revenue Agency) 2023–2025.