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Avcılar

City in İstanbul, Turkey

Overview

Avcılar is a rapidly growing district on Istanbul's western edge, blending urban energy with coastal relaxation along the Marmara Sea. Its diverse residential areas, lively markets, and proximity to universities make it a local hub with authentic Turkish flavor. Avcılar offers easy access to both nature and city attractions, appealing to families, professionals, and budget travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
İstanbul
Population
407,240
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.02°, 28.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
47
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
71
Monthly Cost · estimate
$943
Local Cost
$563
Local Income
$420
Cashless
70
English
32
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-5.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
624 mm
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ISL
Distance
10 km

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Neighborhoods
3 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-04-04.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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