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Beit Shemesh
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Median Age
N/APopulation
140,000Families 4+ Children
N/AVehicles per 100
N/ABorn Abroad
33.5%Avg Monthly Income
N/AWage Earners (25-54)
N/AHigh Earners (2x Avg)
N/AIncome Support
N/ACost Index
86District
JerusalemAcademic Degree (27-54)
N/ATotal Schools
41Elementary
21Middle School
N/ARAMA Test Scores (200-800 Scale)
RAMA scores range from 200-800. The national average is shown for comparison.
English
517-7 vs avg
200National Avg: 524800
Hebrew
544-3 vs avg
200National Avg: 547800
Mathematics
543-2 vs avg
200National Avg: 545800
Science
597+25 vs avg
200National Avg: 572800
Teacher Satisfaction
89.7%Student Satisfaction
72.8%Violence Index
7.3%Total Olim
6,800Olim Percentage
4.9%Olim Grade
Very HighAliyah Since 2010
10.2%Country of Origin
USA
36.8%
France
22.1%
Other
14.7%
UK
14.7%
Ethiopia
11.8%
Languages Spoken
English (35.0%)French (25.0%)Amharic (15.0%)Other (15.0%)Russian (10.0%)
Average Rent
₪4,400Rent per m²
₪60Year-over-Year Change
+8.3%Gross Rental Yield
4.0%Rent by Apartment Size
1-2 Rooms
₪3,200
2.5-3 Rooms
₪3,800
3.5-4 Rooms
₪4,695
4.5-6 Rooms
₪6,000
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)
₪4,077Arnona (Property Tax)
₪460Total (Single)
₪5,938 - ₪9,011Monthly Cost Breakdown
Rent
₪3,343 - ₪4,811
Utilities
₪651 - ₪1,062
Groceries
₪2,875 - ₪4,244
Transport
₪683 - ₪1,178
Internet & Mobile
₪155 - ₪252
Education
₪854 - ₪1,336
Healthcare
₪435 - ₪831
Source: CBS Table 4.9 (2025) + CBS Household Expenditure Survey 2022
Secular
15%
Religious
44%
Haredi
41%
Based on school type distribution (CBS Education Data)
No nearby services data available