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Rehovot, Israel City Intelligence

Rehovot is an indexed city in Israel (Western Asia), with a metropolitan population of about ~133K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Rehovot spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Rehovot is a western asia city of about ~133K in Israel. On the composite city-intelligence score, Rehovot sits around the indexed median (78/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~133K
View of Rehovot, Israel

Image credit: Image: Or Hiltch from Israel / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Composite profile

Overall score

78/100

Use the Rehovot profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Israel and across Western Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall78/100
Affordability44/100
Air quality74/100
Energy79/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

78/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Rehovot data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Rehovot city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score78/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living44/100Rehovot's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality74/100Rehovot's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy79/100Rehovot's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety76/100Rehovot's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed79/100Rehovot's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk74/100Rehovot's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience74/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety71/100
Low crime73/100
Personal safety72/100
Night safety67/100
Road safety70/100

Rehovot is estimated to be a generally safe city (71/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life78/100
Healthcare76/100
Education77/100
Green space96/100
Cleanliness76/100
Infrastructure78/100
Mobility62/100

Rehovot has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space and cleanliness.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness75/100
Education77/100
Green space96/100
Overall safety71/100

Rehovot scores high for family living (75/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability70/100
Walkability75/100
Cycling64/100
Infrastructure78/100

Rehovot is high for remote workers (70/100), based on connectivity, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability73/100
Healthcare76/100
Cleanliness76/100
Outdoor lifestyle63/100

Rehovot is high for retirement (73/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Rehovot

Local public safety guidance for Rehovot, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Rehovot, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Israel emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Rehovot

Healthcare context for Rehovot, with national-level information from Israel where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Rehovot, see the Israel healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Rehovot

Local mobility context for Rehovot, with national-level context from Israel where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Rehovot, see the Israel transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Rehovot. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Rehovot

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Rehovot will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Rehovot air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Rehovot drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Rehovot

Is Rehovot worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (78/100), with nearby nature such as Ayalon Valley, Judaean Mountains.

Is Rehovot good for families?

Strong (75/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Rehovot affordable?

Relatively expensive; about 7,730 ILS/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Rehovot?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Rehovot's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, technology.

What is the climate in Rehovot?

A mediterranean climate, averaging about 20.7°C.

Does Rehovot have universities?

Higher education is good (63/100).

What is healthcare like in Rehovot?

Healthcare access is good (64/100).

Is Rehovot good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (67/100).

What nature is near Rehovot?

Within ~170 km: Ayalon Valley, Judaean Mountains.

Explore Rehovot modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Rehovot

Rehovot's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Rehovot

Rehovot's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Rehovot

Rehovot's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Rehovot

Rehovot's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Rehovot

Rehovot's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Rehovot

Rehovot's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Rehovot

Cost of living estimates for Rehovot — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Rehovot

Climate profile for Rehovot — Mediterranean climate, annual average 20.7°C, comfort score 89/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Rehovot

Economy and jobs profile for Rehovot — tourism economy, economy score 73/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, technology. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Rehovot

Education profile for Rehovot — regional education center, education score 59/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Rehovot

Healthcare and retirement profile for Rehovot — healthcare access city, healthcare score 64/100, retirement score 67/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Rehovot

Source-attributed visual context for Rehovot using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Rehovot

Weekend trip planning checklist for Rehovot — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Rehovot

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Rehovot

Estimate a monthly budget for Rehovot using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Rehovot

Plan a trip budget for Rehovot using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Rehovot

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Rehovot. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Ramla, Israel

Nearby city · about 7 km from Rehovot. Explore Ramla's city intelligence profile.

Rishon LeZion, Israel

Nearby city · about 7 km from Rehovot. Explore Rishon LeZion's city intelligence profile.

Holon, Israel

Nearby city · about 14 km from Rehovot. Explore Holon's city intelligence profile.

Bat Yam, Israel

Nearby city · about 16 km from Rehovot. Explore Bat Yam's city intelligence profile.

Ashdod, Israel

Nearby city · about 18 km from Rehovot. Explore Ashdod's city intelligence profile.

Ramat Gan, Israel

Nearby city · about 20 km from Rehovot. Explore Ramat Gan's city intelligence profile.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Nearby city · about 21 km from Rehovot. Explore Tel Aviv's city intelligence profile.

Bnei Brak, Israel

Nearby city · about 21 km from Rehovot. Explore Bnei Brak's city intelligence profile.

Petah Tikva, Israel

Nearby city · about 23 km from Rehovot. Explore Petah Tikva's city intelligence profile.

Beit Shemesh, Israel

Nearby city · about 23 km from Rehovot. Explore Beit Shemesh's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Rehovot — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Rehovot — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Rehovot FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Rehovot, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Rehovot

Is Rehovot worth visiting?

Rehovot has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space and cleanliness. Visitors can also reach nature such as Ayalon Valley, Judaean Mountains and Mount Scopus within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Rehovot?

Rehovot has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space and cleanliness. It indexes 78/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Rehovot?

A single resident of Rehovot spends roughly 7,730 ILS per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 4,110 ILS. Overall the city is relatively expensive for Israel. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Rehovot?

Plan for above-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Rehovot is high for remote workers (70/100), based on connectivity, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Rehovot?

Rehovot's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and manufacturing. Rehovot has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and technology.

Is Rehovot good for digital nomads and remote work?

Rehovot offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 77/100.

What are the education options in Rehovot?

Rehovot is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Healthcare and Business.

Is Rehovot a good place to study?

Rehovot offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Rehovot?

Rehovot has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 64/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Rehovot a good place to retire?

Rehovot offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 67/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Rehovot?

Rehovot has a mediterranean climate, averaging about 20.7°C annually with roughly 549 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.

Is Rehovot a safe place to live?

Rehovot is estimated to be a generally safe city (71/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

How easy is it to get around Rehovot?

Rehovot indexes a walkability score of 75 and a cycling score of 64 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Rehovot?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Rehovot include Ayalon Valley, Judaean Mountains and Mount Scopus. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Rehovot good for families?

Rehovot scores high for family living (75/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Rehovot?

Rehovot rates 63/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 96/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Ayalon Valley, Judaean Mountains and Mount Scopus supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Rehovot profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Israel and across Western Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (79/100) and internet speed (79/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (44/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Israel country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Rehovot appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.