Why 50+ Anglos are Moving to Ashkelon
With so many amazing communities in Israel, how does a 50+ English speaking individual or couple choose where to live? There are so many options, but when you deep dive into the various communities, the list becomes shorter. What factors are important for people in this age range? Whether a person is retired or thinking to the future, many look for a city that offers a unique blend of features:
- Community of other 50+ English speakers
- Affordable housing options
- Pleasant weather
- Relatively flat terrain
- Excellent healthcare
- Solid public transportation
- Places to visit, activities
- Accessible to friends, children and grandchildren
- Anglo-friendly Shuls
Ashkelon English Speaking Community
As the population in the center (merkaz) of the country grew and the high-tech sector offered super attractive jobs, the center of the country became the place to locate. It offered convenient access to employment centers, activities and an active housing market. But with the popularity and growth of the center came super high real estate prices that made communities out of reach for young families and retirees. Cities adjacent to Tel Aviv/Ramat Gan/Givatayim also started to rise and buyers, looking for reasonable housing, looked further away. The growth of the train service helped make cities that were within an hour’s train ride of Tel Aviv more accessible and offered young families and retired people a chance fir some open spaces and slower pace.
Today, one of the most attractive cities for 50+ people is Ashkelon. Within the Ashkelon English speaking community, some people refer to this amazing city as a secret.
