Is Westport cheaper than Sligo?

No. The median sale price in Westport was €304,500 over the last 12 months, against €248,000 in Sligo (Property Price Register).

Is Westport or Sligo safer?

Westport scores higher on safety — 74/100 vs 72/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Westport or Sligo?

Sligo has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.4% vs 4.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Westport vs Sligo: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Sligo is the cheaper of the two — a median €248,000 against Westport's €304,500 (23% lower). Westport has the stronger safety score (74/100 vs 72/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Westport vs Sligo: common questions

Is Westport cheaper than Sligo?: No. The median sale price in Westport was €304,500 over the last 12 months, against €248,000 in Sligo (Property Price Register).
Is Westport or Sligo safer?: Westport scores higher on safety — 74/100 vs 72/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Westport or Sligo?: Sligo has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.4% 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 (F28 and F91).