Claremorris vs Westport: which is better to live in? (2026)

Claremorris (F12) and Westport (F28) compared on price, safety, schools and quality of life.

The verdict
Claremorris is the cheaper of the two — a median €222,500 against Westport's €304,500 (37% 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.

Claremorris vs Westport: common questions

Is Claremorris cheaper than Westport?
Yes. The median sale price in Claremorris over the last 12 months was €222,500, against €304,500 in Westport (Property Price Register).
Is Claremorris or Westport safer?
Claremorris scores higher on safety — 74/100 vs 74/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Claremorris or Westport?
Claremorris has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.5% 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 (F12 and F28).