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Explore detailed profiles for 200+ Israeli cities with data from the CBS, Ministry of Education, and Israel Police. Each profile includes demographics (median age, income, education), school performance (test scores, satisfaction ratings), safety scores, cost of living, and Olim community data.
Ashkelon
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Median Age
N/APopulation
150,800Families 4+ Children
N/AVehicles per 100
N/ABorn Abroad
33.1%Voter Turnout
61.9%Avg Monthly Income
N/AWage Earners (25-54)
N/AHigh Earners (2x Avg)
N/AIncome Support
N/ACost Index
73District
SouthAcademic Degree (27-54)
N/ATotal Schools
36Elementary
18Middle School
18RAMA Test Scores (200-800 Scale)
RAMA scores range from 200-800. The national average is shown for comparison.
English
502-22 vs avg
200National Avg: 524800
Hebrew
538-9 vs avg
200National Avg: 547800
Mathematics
524-21 vs avg
200National Avg: 545800
Science
563-9 vs avg
200National Avg: 572800
Teacher Satisfaction
88.5%Student Satisfaction
87.5%Violence Index
7.3%Total Olim
7,500Olim Percentage
5.0%Olim Grade
Very HighAliyah Since 2010
7.2%Country of Origin
Russia
37.3%
Ukraine
25.3%
Other
21.3%
Ethiopia
16.0%
Languages Spoken
Russian (45.0%)Amharic (22.0%)Other (13.0%)French (12.0%)English (8.0%)
Average Rent
₪3,700Rent per m²
₪55Year-over-Year Change
+3.5%Gross Rental Yield
4.3%Rent by Apartment Size
1-2 Rooms
₪2,600
2.5-3 Rooms
₪3,200
3.5-4 Rooms
₪4,000
4.5-6 Rooms
₪5,200
Source: CBS Israel, Q3 2025
What is the Cost Index?
The Cost Index compares this city's living costs to the national average (100). A score of 120 means 20% more expensive than average, while 80 means 20% cheaper.
≤90: Very Affordable 91-110: Average 111-130: Above Average 130+: Expensive
Avg Rent (2BR)
₪3,449Arnona (Property Tax)
₪430Total (Single)
₪5,075 - ₪7,716Monthly Cost Breakdown
Rent
₪2,828 - ₪4,070
Utilities
₪550 - ₪897
Groceries
₪2,432 - ₪3,590
Transport
₪654 - ₪1,128
Internet & Mobile
₪155 - ₪252
Education
₪723 - ₪1,131
Healthcare
₪368 - ₪702
Source: CBS Table 4.9 (2025) + CBS Household Expenditure Survey 2022
Secular
56%
Religious
39%
Haredi
6%
Based on school type distribution (CBS Education Data)
Political Spectrum
31%
67%
arab (0.1%)
center (30.5%)
left (2.9%)
right (66.5%)
Synagogues
2Clinics
8