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Rishon LeZion
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Median Age
N/A
Population
258,200
Families 4+ Children
N/A
Vehicles per 100
N/A
Born Abroad
28.4%
Voter Turnout
66.2%
Avg Monthly Income
N/A
Wage Earners (25-54)
N/A
High Earners (2x Avg)
N/A
Income Support
N/A
Cost Index
103
District
Central
Academic Degree (27-54)
N/A
Total Schools
59
Elementary
19
Middle School
19
RAMA Test Scores (200-800 Scale)

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

English
542+18 vs avg
200National Avg: 524800
Hebrew
557+10 vs avg
200National Avg: 547800
Mathematics
582+37 vs avg
200National Avg: 545800
Science
594+22 vs avg
200National Avg: 572800
Teacher Satisfaction
85.8%
Student Satisfaction
77.3%
Violence Index
7.8%
Total Olim
8,900
Olim Percentage
3.5%
Olim Grade
High
Aliyah Since 2010
5.1%
Country of Origin
Russia
36.0%
Ukraine
23.6%
Other
16.9%
France
13.5%
Ethiopia
10.1%
Languages Spoken
Russian (38.0%)French (22.0%)Amharic (18.0%)Other (12.0%)English (10.0%)
Average Rent
₪5,000
Rent per m²
₪75
Year-over-Year Change
+4.0%
Gross Rental Yield
3.5%
Rent by Apartment Size
1-2 Rooms
₪3,500
2.5-3 Rooms
₪4,200
3.5-4 Rooms
₪5,400
4.5-6 Rooms
₪7,000
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)
₪4,866
Arnona (Property Tax)
₪490
Total (Single)
₪7,020 - ₪10,635
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Rent
₪3,990 - ₪5,742
Utilities
₪776 - ₪1,266
Groceries
₪3,431 - ₪5,065
Transport
₪719 - ₪1,240
Internet & Mobile
₪155 - ₪252
Education
₪1,019 - ₪1,595
Healthcare
₪519 - ₪991
Source: CBS Table 4.9 (2025) + CBS Household Expenditure Survey 2022
Secular
83%
Religious
14%
Haredi
3%
Based on school type distribution (CBS Education Data)
Political Spectrum
46%
49%
arab (0.1%)
center (46.1%)
left (5.2%)
right (48.6%)
Synagogues
3
Schools
6
Doctors
1
Clinics
11
Bomb Shelters
4
EV Charging
2

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