The Metropolitan City of Turin is an administrative region in the Piedmont area of northwest Italy. It covers a vast territory of over six thousand square kilometres, stretching from the high peaks of the Alps along the French border down to the plains of the Po Valley. This varied terrain shapes the physical character of the region, which transitions from rugged alpine valleys to fertile lowlands and urbanised river basins.
The housing market is heavily concentrated in the city of Turin itself, which holds far more of the region's homes than anywhere else. Property prices across the metropolitan city are generally cheap compared to the Italian national average, though costs vary between municipalities. The city of Turin and the nearby towns of Rivoli and Moncalieri are the more expensive places to buy, with Rivoli commanding the highest prices in the area. In contrast, outlying towns like Giaveno and Nichelino offer much more affordable housing, sitting well below the regional average.
