Sources & Citations
Transparency matters. Every data point on Bruchim Habaim is sourced from official Israeli government publications and APIs. Below is a complete list of our data sources and what specific information each provides to the platform.
Official Government Data Sources
These are the official Israeli government agencies and databases from which Bruchim Habaim sources its data. Each entry describes the specific data used and which pages on the platform display it.
Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS)
הלשכה המרכזית לסטטיסטיקה
Data used: Dwelling price indices (national and by district), CPI housing and rent indices, demographic data (median age, income, education levels, family size), immigration statistics, and population data for 200+ cities. Updated via live CBS API.
Israel Tax Authority — Real Estate Database
רשות המסים — מאגר מקרקעין
Data used: Historical property transaction records including actual sale prices, transaction dates, and property types. Used to calculate neighborhood-level price trends and validate market data.
Bank of Israel
בנק ישראל
Data used: Mortgage interest rates (prime, fixed, CPI-linked tracks), lending regulations including maximum loan-to-value ratios, and debt-to-income guidelines used in the affordability calculator.
Ministry of Aliyah and Integration
משרד העלייה והקליטה
Data used: Aliyah eligibility requirements, Sal Klita (absorption basket) amounts, immigrant benefits timeline, absorption center locations, and Ulpan (Hebrew course) information.
Ministry of Construction and Housing
משרד הבינוי והשיכון
Data used: New construction price indices, housing development programs, and Mehir LaMishtaken (subsidized housing) eligibility criteria.
Israel Land Authority (ILA)
רשות מקרקעי ישראל
Data used: Land lease terms, capitalization fees, and land tender information relevant to property ownership in Israel.
Israel Ministry of Education
משרד החינוך
Data used: School performance data including test scores (math, English, science), teacher satisfaction ratings, student satisfaction, violence index, and school type distribution (state secular, state religious, Haredi, Arab) per city.
Israel Police — Crime Statistics
משטרת ישראל — נתוני פשיעה
Data used: Crime rates per city used to calculate safety scores. Data published through CBS statistical abstracts based on Israel Police reports.
National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi)
המוסד לביטוח לאומי
Data used: Income support recipient percentages and old-age pension supplement data per city, used in socioeconomic profiling.
Ministry of Justice — Land Registration
משרד המשפטים — לשכת רישום מקרקעין
Data used: Property registration (Tabu) processes and legal framework for real estate transactions in Israel.
Data Methodology
Live API Data
Market trend indices (dwelling prices, CPI housing, rent, construction input) are fetched in real-time from the CBS API at api.cbs.gov.il. Data is cached for 6 hours and automatically refreshed. Regional indices cover Jerusalem, North, Haifa, Center, Tel Aviv, and South districts.
Static Datasets
Neighborhood demographics (200+ cities), safety scores, school performance data, and cost of living figures are compiled from CBS statistical publications, Ministry of Education reports, and Israel Police crime statistics. These datasets are updated when new official publications are released.
Price Calculations
Estimated dwelling prices are derived from CBS index values using calibrated base prices. National prices use the 1993 base (index = 100, base price of 378,000 NIS). Regional prices use October 2017 base values calibrated from CBS Q2 2025 published district averages. All calculations are transparent and verifiable against CBS source data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Bruchim Habaim get its data?
All data on Bruchim Habaim comes from official Israeli government sources. Market trends use live CBS API data. Neighborhood demographics come from CBS census publications. School data is from the Ministry of Education. Safety scores derive from Israel Police crime statistics published through CBS.
How often is the data updated?
Market trend data (dwelling price indices, CPI, rent indices) is fetched live from the CBS API and cached for 6 hours. Demographic and school data is updated when new CBS publications are released, typically annually. Safety data is updated based on the latest available police statistics.
Can I verify the data independently?
Yes. Every data source listed on this page links directly to the official government website where the original data is published. CBS data can be verified at cbs.gov.il, tax records at the Israel Tax Authority portal, and school data through the Ministry of Education.
Disclaimer
While we strive to present accurate and up-to-date information, Bruchim Habaim is an informational platform and does not provide legal, financial, or immigration advice. Data is sourced from official government publications but may have processing delays. Always verify critical information directly with the relevant government agency before making decisions. Property prices shown are estimates derived from index calculations and may differ from actual transaction prices.