Where in Israel apartments are getting cheaper and where they are getting more expensive – statistics

The Central Bureau of Statistics published housing market data for Israel for June-July 2026. Nationwide, prices rose by 0.2% compared to the previous two-month period, but fell by 1.2% year-on-year. The largest decline was recorded in the Central District (3.2%), while Jerusalem and the north saw increases.

The Central Bureau of Statistics of Israel published fresh housing market data for June-July 2026. Nationwide, apartment prices rose by 0.2% compared to the previous two-month period, but a year-on-year decline of 1.2% was recorded. Dynamics vary greatly by region. The largest annual decline was recorded in the Central District (3.2%), followed by Haifa (2.4%), Tel Aviv (0.9%), and the south of the country (0.6%). At the same time, prices in Jerusalem rose by 1.1%, and in the Northern District by 1%. In the new housing segment, prices in June-July rose by 0.5% compared to May-June, but remain 0.8% lower year-on-year. The pace of decline has slowed: in March-April, the annual decline reached 4.2%. The share of new apartment purchases under government support programs rose to 41.2% (28.3% a year ago). The secondary housing market continues to weaken: in the second quarter of 2026, the index fell by 1.2% compared to the first quarter. The decline hit Jerusalem (2.9%) and Tel Aviv (2%) the hardest. Despite the correction, since June-July 2021, apartment prices have risen by 29.3%, and new ones by 25.2%.

Where in Israel apartments are getting cheaper and where they are getting more expensive – statistics