Tiberias and the Kinneret
Lakeside living, with new neighborhoods on the hills above the water.
The Kinneret is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth, about 210 m below sea level.
The Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) is about 21 km long and 13 km wide. Tiberias, a 2,000-year-old city and one of Judaism’s four holy cities, runs along its western shore, with a promenade, hot springs and the region’s shops and services.
Above the city, new neighborhoods such as HaMoshava on the Poriya ridge and Mul Arbel are adding thousands of homes. Nearby, the historic villages of Migdal, with its own beaches, and Yavniel, founded in 1901, offer a quieter pace.
Don’t miss
- The lakeside promenade and beaches
- Hammat Tiberias hot springs
- Migdal’s Tamar, Ilanot and Arbel beaches
- The Tiberias Marathon along the lake
- Ancient synagogues and the Roman theatre
Why people choose Tiberias and the Kinneret
Quality of life
The lake, beaches and walking trails close by, with a city’s hospital (Poriya), shops and services. Summers at lake level are hot; the hillside neighborhoods are cooler and have the views.
Community
Tiberias is a traditional city with a large Mizrahi and Sephardi population. The new HaMoshava neighborhood is aimed at young families, including hospital staff. Yavniel has a large Breslov community alongside its farming families.
Value for money
Tiberias has one of the lowest average recorded sale prices of our towns, around ₪1.31M. Residents get a 12% locality income-tax credit in Tiberias and 10% in Migdal (2026).
Good to know
- Old Tiberias and the new hill neighborhoods are very different places; choose the neighborhood first.
- In Migdal and Yavniel few homes come up for sale.
Towns in Tiberias and the Kinneret
Tiberias טבריה
The city on the Kinneret, with new neighborhoods climbing the hills above the water.
- Population
- 52,123 (2024)
- Average sale
- ₪1,309,187
- Tax credit
- 12%
Migdal מגדל
A small village with its own shoreline, about 8 km north of Tiberias.
- Population
- 2,162 (2024)
- Average sale
- ₪1,400,000
- Tax credit
- 10%
Yavniel יבנאל
One of the oldest farming villages in the North, in a valley south-west of the Kinneret.
- Population
- 4,801 (2024)
- Tax credit
- None
Homes and projects in Tiberias and the Kinneret
Sources
Researched by DreamNorth, checked 18 Oct 2026. Developer and promotional material is marked as such; confirm details before you buy.