Central District

Towns in Central Israel

Q: How many towns are there in Central Israel?

The Central District has 241 populated places: 23 cities, 122 moshavim and 31 kibbutzim and others, according to the CBS localities file.

Q: What is the largest town in Central Israel?

Petah Tikva, with 272,014 residents. Next come Rishon LeZion and Netanya.

Q: Where is the cheapest place to buy an apartment in Central Israel?

Bnei Ayish: an average apartment costs ₪1,524,400. The most expensive is Kokhav Yair (₪4,289,300).

The Central District has 241 towns and villages with 2,446,173 residents (September 2026), 24% of Israel's population: 23 cities, 122 moshavim and 31 kibbutzim. The largest is Petah Tikva.

Residents: 2,446,173; 24% of Israel
Average home: ₪2,476,000; 22% pricier than average
Average monthly wage: ₪16,902; 12% higher than average
Crime cases per 1,000: 31.9; 6% less than average

Each dot is a town, sized by population

Cities, moshavim and kibbutzim in Central Israel

82% of residents live in 23 cities, only 10% of the places.

Share of residentsShare of places

Cities
23 places
82%
10%
Local councils
17 places
9%
7%
Moshavim
122 places
5%
51%
Other villages and institutions
25 places
2%
10%
Kibbutzim
31 places
1%
13%
Villages
17 places
‎<1%
7%
Community settlements
6 places
‎<1%
2%

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Superlatives in Central Israel

Most expensive to buy
Kokhav Yair
₪4,289,300
Cheapest to buy
Bnei Ayish
₪1,524,400
Highest wages
Savyon
₪35,248 a month
Safest (5,000+ residents)
Bat Hefer
8.3 cases per 1,000
Highest elevation
Kfar Rut
286 m above sea level

Cities in the Central District

1.Petah Tikva

272,014 residents

Home ₪2,441,000Wage ₪16,672

2.Rishon LeZion

262,132 residents

Home ₪1,974,000Wage ₪16,490

3.Netanya

237,160 residents

Home ₪2,409,000Wage ₪14,137

4.Rehovot

155,118 residents

Home ₪2,347,000Wage ₪17,082

5.Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut

102,782 residents

Home ₪2,837,000Wage ₪21,751

6.Lod

100,174 residents

Home ₪1,654,000Wage ₪12,088

7.Kfar Saba

98,791 residents

Home ₪2,383,000Wage ₪19,927

8.Ramla

87,194 residents

Home ₪1,572,000Wage ₪12,125

9.Ra'anana

85,859 residents

Home ₪3,659,000Wage ₪22,308

14 more cities

10.Rosh HaAyin

82,077 residents

Home ₪2,487,000Wage ₪17,660

11.Hod HaSharon

67,359 residents

Home ₪3,247,000Wage ₪23,467

12.Yavne

58,652 residents

Home ₪2,473,000Wage ₪16,561

13.Elad

51,258 residents

Home ₪2,352,000Wage ₪9,621

14.Tayibe

47,712 residents

Wage ₪9,750

15.Nes Ziona

47,397 residents

Home ₪2,232,000Wage ₪20,834

16.Be'er Ya'akov

41,452 residents

Home ₪2,572,000Wage ₪18,234

17.Yehud-Monosson

31,370 residents

Home ₪2,651,000Wage ₪18,309

18.Givat Shmuel

31,340 residents

Home ₪3,108,000Wage ₪21,383

19.Kfar Yona

29,928 residents

Home ₪2,570,000Wage ₪17,314

20.Kafr Qasim

21.Tire

22.Qalansawe

23.Ganei Tikva

Home ₪3,529,000Wage ₪23,166

All towns and villages in the Central District

241 places by subdistrict, with a type filter and name search

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Sharon subdistrict87 places · 523,264 residents

FAQ

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How many towns are there in Central Israel?

The Central District has 241 populated places: 23 cities, 122 moshavim and 31 kibbutzim and others, according to the CBS localities file.

What is the largest town in Central Israel?

Petah Tikva, with 272,014 residents. Next come Rishon LeZion and Netanya.

Where is the cheapest place to buy an apartment in Central Israel?

Bnei Ayish: an average apartment costs ₪1,524,400. The most expensive is Kokhav Yair (₪4,289,300).

How many kibbutzim and moshavim are there in Central Israel?

31 kibbutzim and 122 moshavim.

Other districts

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Data sources

Sources: the CBS localities file and population estimates, Nadlan deal reports, National Insurance, the Israel Police and the Tax Authority. Averages are weighted by population. Updated November 2026.