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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
55
Female Safety
47
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
71
Monthly Cost
$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
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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

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 77/100.

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