Nenagh vs Clonmel: which is better to live in? (2026)

Nenagh (E45) and Clonmel (E91) compared on price, safety, schools and quality of life.

The verdict
Clonmel is the cheaper of the two — a median €270,000 against Nenagh's €272,314 (1% lower). Across the facets we measure the two are closely matched — it's a genuine toss-up, so let the categories that matter most to you decide.

Nenagh vs Clonmel: common questions

Is Nenagh cheaper than Clonmel?
No. The median sale price in Nenagh was €272,314 over the last 12 months, against €270,000 in Clonmel (Property Price Register).
Is Nenagh or Clonmel safer?
Nenagh scores higher on safety — 53/100 vs 53/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Nenagh or Clonmel?
Clonmel has the stronger gross rental yield — 4.9% vs 4.8% — 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 (E45 and E91).