City Center vs Kerem HaTeimanim: The Data Comparison
As of July 2026, Kerem HaTeimanim is the more expensive of these two adjacent Tel Aviv neighborhoods on a per-square-metre basis: median asking ₪72,605/sqm (n=98) versus ₪57,321/sqm (n=178) in City Center — about 26.7% 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 | City Center (לב העיר) | Kerem HaTeimanim (כרם התימנים) |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked active listings (n) | 178 | 98 |
| Median asking price | ₪4,450,000 (≈$1,202,703) | ₪7,650,000 (≈$2,067,568) |
| Asking price range (p25–p75) | ₪3,600,000–₪5,700,000 (n=177) | ₪4,492,500–₪10,250,000 (n=98) |
| Median asking ₪/sqm | ₪57,321 | ₪72,605 |
| Median apartment size | 80 sqm (n=178) | 104 sqm (n=98) |
| Median rooms | 3 | 3 |
| Asking-vs-closed spread | -7.55% (closed n=165) | -5.92% (closed n=60) |
All figures from our tracked-listings snapshot July 2026 (asking) and registered nadlan.gov.il deals (closed). Dollar conversions indicative at ₪3.7/$. 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=178 in City Center, n=94 in Kerem HaTeimanim, listings with a known room count.
| Rooms | City Center | Kerem HaTeimanim |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 24.2% (43) | 19.1% (18) |
| 2.5-3 | 45.5% (81) | 36.2% (34) |
| 3.5-4 | 24.7% (44) | 29.8% (28) |
| 4.5+ | 5.6% (10) | 14.9% (14) |
At a glance — what the numbers say
- Per square metre, Kerem HaTeimanim asks about 26.7% more than City Center (₪72,605 vs ₪57,321/sqm).
- Median tracked apartment size: 80 sqm in City Center vs 104 sqm in Kerem HaTeimanim — part of why headline prices differ by ≈₪3,200,000.
- Small-apartment share (1–2 rooms): 24.2% in City Center vs 19.1% in Kerem HaTeimanim; large-apartment share (4.5+ rooms): 5.6% vs 14.9%.
- Asking-vs-closed spread: -7.55% in City Center vs -5.92% in Kerem HaTeimanim (indicative; both sides n ≥ 20).
Frequently asked questions
Is City Center more expensive than Kerem HaTeimanim?
On a per-square-metre basis, Kerem HaTeimanim is currently the more expensive of the two: median asking ₪72,605/sqm versus ₪57,321/sqm in City Center — about 26.7% higher (n=98 and n=178 tracked active listings, July 2026). Headline median asking prices differ by about ₪3,200,000, which also reflects apartment-size differences between the two markets.
Which has smaller apartments, City Center or Kerem HaTeimanim?
In the current tracked snapshot, City Center has the larger share of 1–2-room listings (24.2% vs 19.1%), while Kerem HaTeimanim has the larger share of 4.5+-room listings (14.9% vs 5.6%). Median tracked apartment size is 80 sqm in City Center and 104 sqm in Kerem HaTeimanim.
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: City Center market data and Kerem HaTeimanim 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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