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Bet Shemesh
City in Jerusalem, Israel
Overview
Bet Shemesh is a diverse city located in the Jerusalem District of Israel, attracting families and young professionals from across the world. Blending modern amenities with historical character, the city offers a unique mix of cultures and lifestyles.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Israel
District
Jerusalem
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Jerusalem
Coordinates
31.73°, 34.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,573
Local Cost
$1,560
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
85
English
60
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
-2.4°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
240 mm
Internet Speed
333 Mbps
Upload
105 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
TLV
Distance
32 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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