The Family Guide to Ra'anana
Everything a family needs to know before moving to the Katsin Street area — the neighborhood, schools and transport. One place to answer "what is it really like to live here."
bus lines on the street
train stations in the city
km of bike paths
Ra'anana is known as one of the most family-friendly, green cities in the Sharon region — quiet, well-kept, with a diverse community and easy urban living. Katsin Street sits in a calm residential pocket in the south-east of the city, bordering private homes. This guide gathers what genuinely matters to a family considering the move — in plain language, no sales pitch.
Three topics — everything you need to know about life in the neighborhood.
Ra'anana, in the heart of the Sharon — minutes from Herzliya and Kfar Saba.
🌍 A diverse community
An open, diverse city with a warm, welcoming feel for families.
🌳 A green city
Among Israel's leading cities for green building and urban sustainability.
🤫 Quiet & family-oriented
A calm, well-kept residential character, popular with young families.
🕊️ Open & welcoming
An open, welcoming city with a good sense of community among neighbors.
Yes — Ra'anana is widely regarded as one of the most family-friendly, green cities in the Sharon region, with a diverse community, quiet residential streets and large parks. It's especially popular with young families looking for a high quality of life close to the center of the country.
Katsin Street sits on a quiet street in the south-east of Ra'anana, in a residential pocket bordering private homes — not far from the city's schools and community centers.
The area around Katsin Street is a calm residential neighborhood of private homes, close to Ra'anana's schools, kindergartens and community facilities. For details on schools, parks and activities, see the Families & Kids page in this guide.
Herzliya's hi-tech park is about a 10–15 minute drive in light traffic. Tel Aviv is served by several direct bus lines, and you can also travel by train via Herzliya station (with a change).
Yes — Ra'anana has two train stations, Ra'anana West and Ra'anana South, on the regional Sharon line. These connect mainly toward Herzliya and points south; for a quick trip into central Tel Aviv you'll usually change trains at Herzliya station.
Meet the Katsin 5 project — a new residential building on a quiet street in south-east Ra'anana, bordering private homes.