Is Nenagh cheaper than Tuam?

Yes. The median sale price in Nenagh over the last 12 months was €272,314, against €290,000 in Tuam (Property Price Register).

Is Nenagh or Tuam safer?

Tuam scores higher on safety — 53/100 vs 67/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Nenagh or Tuam?

Tuam has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.1% vs 4.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Nenagh vs Tuam: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Nenagh is the cheaper of the two — a median €272,314 against Tuam's €290,000 (6% lower). Tuam has the stronger safety score (67/100 vs 53/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Nenagh vs Tuam: common questions

Is Nenagh cheaper than Tuam?: Yes. The median sale price in Nenagh over the last 12 months was €272,314, against €290,000 in Tuam (Property Price Register).
Is Nenagh or Tuam safer?: Tuam scores higher on safety — 53/100 vs 67/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Nenagh or Tuam?: Tuam has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.1% 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 H54).