Roscommon vs Watergrasshill: which is better to live in? (2026)

Roscommon (F42) and Watergrasshill (T56) compared on price, safety, schools and quality of life.

The verdict
Roscommon is the cheaper of the two — a median €263,000 against Watergrasshill's €390,000 (48% 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.

Roscommon vs Watergrasshill: common questions

Is Roscommon cheaper than Watergrasshill?
Yes. The median sale price in Roscommon over the last 12 months was €263,000, against €390,000 in Watergrasshill (Property Price Register).
Is Roscommon or Watergrasshill safer?
Watergrasshill scores higher on safety — 71/100 vs 71/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Roscommon or Watergrasshill?
Roscommon has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.2% vs 5.0% — 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 (F42 and T56).