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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.

Jerusalem
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Median Age
24
Population
987,900
Families 4+ Children
28.3%
Vehicles per 100
39.3
Born Abroad
25.3%
Voter Turnout
61.6%
Avg Monthly Income
₪4,125
Wage Earners (25-54)
70.3%
High Earners (2x Avg)
7.1%
Income Support
4.3%
Cost Index
106
District
Jerusalem
Academic Degree (27-54)
24.6%
Total Schools
182
Elementary
57
Middle School
66
RAMA Test Scores (200-800 Scale)

RAMA scores range from 200-800. The national average is shown for comparison.

Arabic
546
English
525+1 vs avg
200National Avg: 524800
Hebrew
554+7 vs avg
200National Avg: 547800
Mathematics
549+4 vs avg
200National Avg: 545800
Science
571-1 vs avg
200National Avg: 572800
Teacher Satisfaction
89.8%
Student Satisfaction
74.0%
Violence Index
10.3%
Total Olim
18,500
Olim Percentage
1.9%
Olim Grade
Medium
Aliyah Since 2010
4.1%
Country of Origin
USA
22.7%
France
20.5%
Russia
13.5%
Other
11.9%
Ethiopia
11.4%
UK
10.3%
Ukraine
9.7%
Languages Spoken
English (32.0%)French (25.0%)Amharic (18.0%)Russian (10.0%)Spanish (8.0%)Other (7.0%)
Average Rent
₪5,700
Rent per m²
₪80
Year-over-Year Change
+3.9%
Gross Rental Yield
3.0%
Rent by Apartment Size
1-2 Rooms
₪4,000
2.5-3 Rooms
₪4,748
3.5-4 Rooms
₪6,018
4.5-6 Rooms
₪8,200
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)
₪5,003
Arnona (Property Tax)
₪520
Total (Single)
₪7,208 - ₪10,918
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Rent
₪4,102 - ₪5,904
Utilities
₪798 - ₪1,302
Groceries
₪3,528 - ₪5,208
Transport
₪725 - ₪1,250
Internet & Mobile
₪155 - ₪252
Education
₪1,048 - ₪1,640
Healthcare
₪534 - ₪1,020
Source: CBS Table 4.9 (2025) + CBS Household Expenditure Survey 2022
Secular
36%
Religious
38%
Haredi
25%
Based on school type distribution (CBS Education Data)
Political Spectrum
29%
15%
54%
arab (1.6%)
center (14.8%)
left (29.4%)
right (54.2%)
Synagogues
68
Ulpans
3
Schools
146
Doctors
29
Clinics
39
Bomb Shelters
5
EV Charging
2

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