Is Sligo cheaper than Ballinasloe?

Yes. The median sale price in Sligo over the last 12 months was €248,000, against €250,000 in Ballinasloe (Property Price Register).

Is Sligo or Ballinasloe safer?

Sligo scores higher on safety — 72/100 vs 67/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

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

Ballinasloe has the stronger gross rental yield — 8.3% vs 6.4% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Sligo is the cheaper of the two — a median €248,000 against Ballinasloe's €250,000 (1% lower). Sligo has the stronger safety score (72/100 vs 67/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Sligo vs Ballinasloe: common questions

Is Sligo cheaper than Ballinasloe?: Yes. The median sale price in Sligo over the last 12 months was €248,000, against €250,000 in Ballinasloe (Property Price Register).
Is Sligo or Ballinasloe safer?: Sligo scores higher on safety — 72/100 vs 67/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Sligo or Ballinasloe?: Ballinasloe has the stronger gross rental yield — 8.3% 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 (F91 and H53).