Sharon
Ra'anana
A Sharon-region city founded in 1922 by a group of New Yorkers, now a commuter town for Tel Aviv.
English-speaking community
Very large (5 out of 5)Facts and sources
Sharon
Herzliya
An affluent coastal city just north of Tel Aviv, known for its high-tech park in Herzliya Pituah and its marina. There is a large gap between working-class neighborhoods and wealthy Herzliya Pituah. NBN says most olim choose the western side of the city.
What draws people
- About 11 min by train to Tel Aviv, and a direct train to Jerusalem in about 56 min. source ((opens in a new tab))
- Major high-tech industrial park in Herzliya Pituah, plus a Mediterranean coastline and marina. source ((opens in a new tab))
- NBN: 'All benefits are granted to Olim, in accordance with the law.' source ((opens in a new tab))
What to weigh
- Second-highest average rent in the CBS big-city table: about NIS 7,040/month for 3.5-4 rooms (Apr-Jun 2026). source ((opens in a new tab))
- Large gap between working-class neighborhoods and affluent Herzliya Pituah. source ((opens in a new tab))
The facts
- Region
- Sharon
- Population
- 110,884 (2024 estimate)CBS 'Regional Statistics' as cited on Wikipedia.source ((opens in a new tab))
- English-speaking community
- Small (2 out of 5)· judgment call
- French-speaking community
- Unknown
- Russian-speaking community
- Unknown
- Religious mix
- UnknownNo religious breakdown found in the sources opened.source ((opens in a new tab))
- Rent (family-size apartment)
- NIS 7,041 – 9,461 a monthCBS averages, Apr-Jun 2026 (3.5-4 rooms to 4.5+ rooms)CBS average rent in Herzliya, Apr-Jun 2026: 3.5-4 rooms (min figure) and 4.5+ rooms (max figure). These are averages, not the cheapest or most expensive listings.source ((opens in a new tab))
- To Tel Aviv
- About 11 min to Tel Aviv by trainAbout 11 min by train from Herzliya station to Tel Aviv Center, or about 13 min by car (Rome2rio estimates).source 1 ((opens in a new tab))source 2 ((opens in a new tab))
- To Jerusalem
- About 56 min to Jerusalem by trainAbout 56 min by direct train to Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon (Rome2rio estimate).source 1 ((opens in a new tab))source 2 ((opens in a new tab))
- Train station
- Yes
- Light rail
- No
- For families
- High (4 out of 5)· judgment call
- Quiet
- Medium (3 out of 5)· judgment call
Why these scores
- English-speaking community
- NBN gives no community size; it only says most olim choose the western side. Judgment call (low evidence). source ((opens in a new tab))
- French-speaking community
- No source opened mentions a French-speaking community (French Wikipedia mentions French investment only). Left blank. source ((opens in a new tab))
- Russian-speaking community
- No source opened mentions Russian speakers. Left blank. source ((opens in a new tab))
- For families
- Judgment: mid-sized affluent city per Wikipedia; no specific family statistic found. source ((opens in a new tab))
- Quiet
- Judgment: city of about 111,000 next to Tel Aviv, with a busy high-tech district. source ((opens in a new tab))
Sources
- Nefesh B'Nefesh community guide: Herzliya (modified January 31, 2023) ((opens in a new tab))
- Wikipedia: Herzliya ((opens in a new tab))
- Israel CBS, Table 4.9 Average Monthly Prices of Rent, Apr-Jun 2026 ((opens in a new tab))
- Rome2rio: Herzliya to Tel Aviv ((opens in a new tab))
- Rome2rio: Herzliya to Jerusalem ((opens in a new tab))
- French Wikipedia: Herzliya ((opens in a new tab))
- Russian Wikipedia: Герцлия ((opens in a new tab))
Checked 8 November 2026
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