Buying a house in Pisa, three most requested neighborhoods of the city
Pisa , a city of art known throughout the world for its Leaning Tower, is also a major university center and an ever-evolving economic hub. With over 90,000 inhabitants, it offers a balance between cultural heritage, services and quality of life. The presence of the University of Pisa, one of the main Italian universities, significantly influences the real estate market, making some areas particularly attractive for both buying and renting.
According to an analysis conducted by the Idealista portal, Pisa showed a dynamic market in the first quarter of 2025. The ranking of the most sought-after neighborhoods was drawn up through the relative demand index, which measures the pressure of buyers compared to the available supply, based on the number of contacts received for each real estate ad.
The most requested neighborhoods of PisaThree neighborhoods are positioned at the top of the ranking with a demand index of 2.3: Putignano-Oratoio , Pratale-Don Bosco-San Michele and Pisanova-Cisanello-Porta a Piagge. These areas, well connected to the city center and the main services, are particularly interesting for those looking for a permanent residence or an investment.
Barbaricina and Porta Fiorentina follow, with an index of 1.7, which confirm a good level of interest from buyers. More moderate values were recorded in the Porta a Lucca (1.4), San Marco-Porta a Mare (1.3), Litorale Pisano (1.2) and Centro Storico (1.1) districts.
| Quarter | Relative demand index |
| Putignano-Oratorio | 2.3 |
| Pratale-Don Bosco-San Michele | 2.3 |
| Pisanova-Cisanello-Porta a Piagge | 2.3 |
| Barbaricina | 1.7 |
| Florentine Gate | 1.7 |
| Door to Lucca | 1.4 |
| San Marco-Porta a Mare | 1.3 |
| Pisan Coast | 1,2 |
| Historic Center | 1.1 |
As for average prices per square meter, Litorale Pisano confirms itself as the most expensive area, with an average value of 3,196 euros/m2. It is followed by the Centro Storico with 2,941 euros/m2 and the Pratale-Don Bosco-San Michele district with 2,703 euros/m2, areas characterized by the presence of historic buildings, quality services and a strong demand.
Porta a Lucca (2,534 euros/m2) and Pisanova-Cisanello-Porta a Piagge (2,468 euros/m2) also show values above the city average. Prices are more moderate in San Marco-Porta a Mare (2,442 euros/m2), Barbaricina (2,320 euros/m2), Porta Fiorentina (2,242 euros/m2) and Putignano-Oratoio, which with 2,024 euros/m2 is the most accessible area.
| Quarter | Average price (euro/m2) |
| Pisan Coast | 3.196 |
| Historic Center | 2.941 |
| Pratale-Don Bosco-San Michele | 2.703 |
| Door to Lucca | 2.534 |
| Pisanova-Cisanello-Porta a Piagge | 2.468 |
| San Marco-Porta a Mare | 2.442 |
| Barbaricina | 2.320 |
| Florentine Gate | 2.242 |
| Putignano-Oratorio | 2.024 |
In the Italian real estate panorama, Pisa is placed in an intermediate range for costs per square meter, maintaining a good attractiveness. If we compare the data with the most expensive cities, a notable gap emerges: in Milan the Historic Center reaches 10,286 euros/m2, while Forte dei Marmi and Roma Imperiale also exceed 10,000 euros/m2.
Pisa continues to offer a balance between prices and quality of life, making it an interesting destination for those looking for a city on a human scale, well-connected and with a stable real estate market. The variety of neighborhoods and the presence of areas with lower prices help to keep investors' attention high.
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