Naour in brief: what it is like and what it costs
Naour suits land buyers, families wanting a town feel and villa seekers. We found too few listings here to publish rent or price medians, so use the surrounding areas as a guide. The sections below cover what living there is like, rent, buying prices, schools and what to weigh up.
Sources: Wikipedia: Na'our · Wikipedia: Marj Al-Hamam area · Hagzi. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.
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What is Naour like to live in?
Where it is
Region number 26 of the Greater Amman Municipality, on the west side of the capital, with 26 neighbourhoods and about 87 km² (5.19% of the municipality). One report places it about 11 km from central Amman.History
The town centre was established by Circassian immigrants in 1900, around 55 families, who built a mosque, school, mills and shops. Bedouin, village, Christian and Palestinian families also live there.People
Wikipedia gives an urban population of about 50,000; census figures give 32,337 for the urban locality and 129,650 for the district in 2015.Land and villas
Among the plots we checked for sale, Naour has the most listings of any area, with a median asking price of about JD 240 per m²; it also has several villas for sale and for rent.How much is rent in Naour?
We found only 2 apartment rentals in Naour in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few to publish medians. Rents in nearby areas give a guide: see the price reports.
How much does it cost to buy in Naour?
We found only 5 apartments and 4 villas for sale in Naour in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few to publish prices. See the buying guide for city-wide prices, fees and rules.
Who is Naour best for?
Land buyers
More plots for sale than anywhere else we checked, at lower prices per m² than the west.Families wanting a town feel
A distinct town with its own centre.Villa seekers
Villas for sale and for rent at lower prices than Abdoun or Dabouq.What to know before you move to Naour
Commute
About 11 km from central Amman, so check the route to work.Population figures differ
Sources give very different totals depending on whether they count the town or the district.Few apartment listings
We found only a couple of apartment rentals, so we publish no apartment medians.Naour landmarks, schools and services
The Circassian town centre
Founded 1900 with a central mosqueNearby areas and comparisons for Naour
Sources for this guide: Wikipedia: Na'our · Wikipedia: Marj Al-Hamam area · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.
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What is Naour like to live in?
Where it is: Region number 26 of the Greater Amman Municipality, on the west side of the capital, with 26 neighbourhoods and about 87 km² (5.19% of the municipality). One report places it about 11 km from central Amman. History: The town centre was established by Circassian immigrants in 1900, around 55 families, who built a mosque, school, mills and shops. Bedouin, village, Christian and Palestinian families also live there. People: Wikipedia gives an urban population of about 50,000; census figures give 32,337 for the urban locality and 129,650 for the district in 2015. Compare neighbourhoods →
How much is rent in Naour, Amman?
We found only 2 rentals in Naour in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few for a median. For a guide, a two-bedroom in the main West Amman areas asks a median JD 1,000 a month, and Numbeo puts a city-wide one-bedroom at JD 174 to JD 328. Rent prices by area →
How much does it cost to buy in Naour?
We found too few apartments for sale in Naour (5) to publish prices. City-wide, apartments ask a median of about JD 1,000 per m², and a registration fee of up to 3% plus a 3% sale tax come on top. Buy in Amman →
Who is Naour best for?
Land buyers: More plots for sale than anywhere else we checked, at lower prices per m² than the west. Families wanting a town feel: A distinct town with its own centre. Villa seekers: Villas for sale and for rent at lower prices than Abdoun or Dabouq. Best areas to live in Amman →
What are the downsides of living in Naour?
Commute: About 11 km from central Amman, so check the route to work. Population figures differ: Sources give very different totals depending on whether they count the town or the district. Few apartment listings: We found only a couple of apartment rentals, so we publish no apartment medians. Best areas to live in Amman →
Can foreigners buy property in Naour?
Yes, with the Minister of Interior's approval, and not in border, archaeological or historic areas; the rules apply across Amman, not just here. Law No. 17 of 2026, published in the Official Gazette in September 2026 and in force from about October 2026, also lets non-Jordanians own or lease a private residence outside urban planning zones, up to 10 dunums, with the Finance Minister's approval. Foreign buyer rules →