Is Dundalk cheaper than Cavan?

No. The median sale price in Dundalk was €290,000 over the last 12 months, against €245,500 in Cavan (Property Price Register).

Is Dundalk or Cavan safer?

Cavan scores higher on safety — 45/100 vs 68/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Dundalk or Cavan?

Cavan has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.1% vs 6.0% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Dundalk vs Cavan: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Cavan is the cheaper of the two — a median €245,500 against Dundalk's €290,000 (18% lower). Cavan has the stronger safety score (68/100 vs 45/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Dundalk vs Cavan: common questions

Is Dundalk cheaper than Cavan?: No. The median sale price in Dundalk was €290,000 over the last 12 months, against €245,500 in Cavan (Property Price Register).
Is Dundalk or Cavan safer?: Cavan scores higher on safety — 45/100 vs 68/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Dundalk or Cavan?: Cavan has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.1% vs 6.0% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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Methodology

Sale prices, premiums and days-to-sale are computed from the Property Price Register (rolling 12 months) matched to original listing prices. Safety scores derive from Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents; education and profile figures from CSO census small-area data. The Quality of Life composite averages six equally-weighted dimensions built from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets. Figures refresh daily; both areas are scoped to their Eircode routing key (A91 and H12).