Neighborhoods
Gricignano Support Site Housing
On-Post Family HousingGovernment quarters/mo
Primary family housing at the support site north of Naples; newer construction.
Capodichino Main Site
On-PostGovernment quarters/mo
Command headquarters; limited family housing, primarily work and headquarters functions.
Lago Patria / Giugliano
Off-Post Italian$1,000 to $1,500 equiv/mo
Towns near the support site with Italian apartments and local markets.
Pozzuoli / Baia
Off-Post Coastal$1,100 to $1,700 equiv/mo
Coastal area west of Naples with volcanic hot springs and Roman ruins underfoot.
Schools
Ratings are a planning snapshot, not an official state or DoDEA accountability score. Confirm the campus, boundaries, and enrollment with the School Liaison before you sign a lease.
Naples Elementary School
Grades PK-5
DoDEA school at the support site with Italian enrichment and field trips.
Naples Middle School
Grades 6-8
DoDEA middle school with extensive European travel and cultural programs.
Naples High School
Grades 9-12
DoDEA high school with AP courses, Model UN, and strong athletics.
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
Available at Gricignano; waitlist is common
Off-Post Rental Market
Italian apartments in towns north and west of Naples
Commute
Capodichino to Gricignano is 30 to 40 minutes. Naples city center is 20 minutes from Capodichino.
Installation Highlights
- Headquarters for US Naval Forces Europe Africa and Allied Joint Force Command
- Pompeii and Herculaneum Roman ruins are 30 minutes away
- Amalfi Coast, one of the world's most scenic drives, is 90 minutes south
- Authentic Neapolitan pizza and street food culture is unmatched anywhere in Italy
- Mount Vesuvius hike offers dramatic views over the Bay of Naples