The Metropolitan City of Bologna is an administrative division of Italy, situated in the Emilia-Romagna region. It covers a territory that borders the Metropolitan City of Florence, the Province of Prato, the Province of Pistoia, the Province of Modena, the Province of Ferrara, and the Province of Ravenna.
The city of Bologna itself holds most of the housing in the region, far more than anywhere else, and is also the most expensive place to buy. San Lazzaro di Savena and Imola follow a long way behind in their share of the housing stock. Prices vary significantly across the territory, with Casalecchio di Reno and San Lazzaro di Savena commanding higher prices, while Castel Maggiore and Imola are more affordable. Overall, the region is priced similarly to the national average for Italy.