İzmir
The feel
Turkey's third city and the Aegean's economic anchor — a relaxed, secular seafront metropolis (the Kordon) with weekend access to Çeşme and Alaçatı. City amenities and coastline together.
Key metrics
≈4.5M
Population
TÜİK · 2024381 homes
Foreign home sales (2024)
TÜİK via BuyHome.tr · 2024≈$1,150/m²
Avg price / m²
Global Property Guide · early 2025~4–6%
Indicative gross yield
agency estimate · 2025Real-estate market
TCMB/GPG (national)
A strong 'live-and-let' option: lower entry prices mean the USD 400,000 threshold can be met with quality stock in desirable bay-side districts, backed by year-round tenant demand.
Economy
Key industries
Port & tradeManufacturingAgricultureTechnology
Airport & connectivity
Adnan Menderes (ADB)
Map & properties
Compare the five cities
| City | Foreign home sales (2024) | Avg price / m² | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya | 8,223 homes | — | ▼ −1.0% |
| Bodrum | 365 homes (Muğla) | ≈$2,825/m² | ▼ −1.0% |
| Bursa | 528 homes | — | ▼ −1.0% |
| Istanbul | 8,416 homes | — | ▼ −1.0% |
| İzmir | 381 homes | ≈$1,150/m² | ▼ −1.0% |
Properties in İzmir
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FAQ
Why choose İzmir over Antalya or Bodrum?
İzmir offers more year-round, city-driven rental demand and a lower cost of living, where Antalya and Bodrum are more seasonal.
Are there foreign-ownership restrictions in İzmir?
Most areas are open to foreign buyers, but some zones are restricted; every title is checked for eligibility.
General information, not investment or legal advice; verify independently. Source: TÜİK, TCMB, Global Property Guide.