Central District
Rehovot
A science and academia city in the southern Shfela, home to the Weizmann Institute and the Faculty of Agriculture, with a stable academic rental market and continuous residential expansion.
Overview
Real-estate market
Average price per m²
AI estimate28,000 ₪
Nadlan AI estimate — city-wide order of magnitude, not a transaction price
Population
Official148,000
CBS, latest published municipal population (rounded)
Investment score
AI estimate73 / 100
Family score
AI estimate82 / 100
Transport score
AI estimate74 / 100
Gross rental yield
AI estimate3.1%
Resale potential
AI estimate76 / 100
Estimated buying costs
Simulation for a 100 m² unit at the median price (2,800,000 ₪), Israeli resident, primary residence.
Average price per m²
2,800,000 ₪
Total entry costs
102,158 ₪
Effective acquisition-tax rate
Official1.27%
Indicative estimate — every case must be validated by a lawyer.
Pros / Cons
- · Academic and research employment base supporting rental demand
- · Rail connection to Tel Aviv with prices well below the coastal cities
- · No coastline and a quieter urban offer than the metropolitan core
Frequently asked questions
Is Rehovot good for student rental investment?›
The academic institutions create year-round rental demand near the campuses, which is the main investor thesis here. Verify the specific street's distance to campus before assuming the demand.
How far is Tel Aviv?›
Rehovot sits south of the metropolitan core with direct rail service; travel time depends on the line and the time of day. It is a commuter city, not a satellite of Tel Aviv's nightlife.
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