Bavli vs New North: The Data Comparison
As of July 2026, New North is the more expensive of these two adjacent Tel Aviv neighborhoods on a per-square-metre basis: median asking ₪58,943/sqm (n=304) versus ₪54,000/sqm (n=107) in Bavli — about 9.2% higher. This page compares the two strictly on tracked data; it carries no lifestyle or "which is better" verdict.
Side by side, July 2026
| Metric | Bavli (בבלי) | New North (הצפון החדש) |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked active listings (n) | 107 | 304 |
| Median asking price | ₪5,700,000 (≈$1,540,541) | ₪5,885,000 (≈$1,590,541) |
| Asking price range (p25–p75) | ₪4,350,000–₪9,400,000 (n=107) | ₪4,600,000–₪7,220,000 (n=304) |
| Median asking ₪/sqm | ₪54,000 | ₪58,943 |
| Median apartment size | 115 sqm (n=107) | 100 sqm (n=303) |
| Median rooms | 4 | 3.5 |
| Asking-vs-closed spread | -16.29% (closed n=55) | -17.63% (closed n=69) |
All figures from our tracked-listings snapshot July 2026 (asking) and registered nadlan.gov.il deals (closed). Dollar conversions indicative at ₪3.7/$. Spread is indicative, not like-for-like — see the spread page.
Rooms mix
The share of tracked active listings by room count. Rooms are counted the Israeli way (a living room counts, half-rooms exist), so read the buckets as relative structure rather than bedroom counts. Sample: n=107 in Bavli, n=304 in New North, listings with a known room count.
| Rooms | Bavli | New North |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 8.4% (9) | 9.5% (29) |
| 2.5-3 | 16.8% (18) | 36.5% (111) |
| 3.5-4 | 51.4% (55) | 36.5% (111) |
| 4.5+ | 23.4% (25) | 17.4% (53) |
At a glance — what the numbers say
- Per square metre, New North asks about 9.2% more than Bavli (₪58,943 vs ₪54,000/sqm).
- Median tracked apartment size: 115 sqm in Bavli vs 100 sqm in New North — part of why headline prices differ by ≈₪185,000.
- Small-apartment share (1–2 rooms): 8.4% in Bavli vs 9.5% in New North; large-apartment share (4.5+ rooms): 23.4% vs 17.4%.
- Asking-vs-closed spread: -16.29% in Bavli vs -17.63% in New North (indicative; both sides n ≥ 20).
Frequently asked questions
Is Bavli more expensive than New North?
On a per-square-metre basis, New North is currently the more expensive of the two: median asking ₪58,943/sqm versus ₪54,000/sqm in Bavli — about 9.2% higher (n=304 and n=107 tracked active listings, July 2026). Headline median asking prices differ by about ₪185,000, which also reflects apartment-size differences between the two markets.
Which has smaller apartments, Bavli or New North?
In the current tracked snapshot, New North has the larger share of 1–2-room listings (9.5% vs 8.4%), while Bavli has the larger share of 4.5+-room listings (23.4% vs 17.4%). Median tracked apartment size is 115 sqm in Bavli and 100 sqm in New North.
Why does this comparison have no lifestyle or "which is better" verdict?
Because that would be judgment, not data. This page compares the two adjacent neighborhoods strictly on tracked-listing and registry numbers, each with its sample size. Character, noise, schools, and street feel matter — walk both. Our full per-neighborhood data pages are linked below.
Go deeper
Full data pages: Bavli market data and New North market data. We publish comparisons only for adjacent neighborhoods where both sides pass the n ≥ 20 gate — the index of all data pages is on the neighborhoods hub, and the method behind every number is on the methodology page.
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