Is Ballymote cheaper than Sligo?

Yes. The median sale price in Ballymote over the last 12 months was €198,750, against €248,000 in Sligo (Property Price Register).

Is Ballymote or Sligo safer?

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

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

Ballymote has the stronger gross rental yield — 8.0% vs 6.4% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Ballymote is the cheaper of the two — a median €198,750 against Sligo's €248,000 (25% 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.

Ballymote vs Sligo: common questions

Is Ballymote cheaper than Sligo?: Yes. The median sale price in Ballymote over the last 12 months was €198,750, against €248,000 in Sligo (Property Price Register).
Is Ballymote or Sligo safer?: Ballymote scores higher on safety — 72/100 vs 72/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Ballymote or Sligo?: Ballymote has the stronger gross rental yield — 8.0% vs 6.4% — 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 (F56 and F91).