Is Sligo cheaper than Mallow?

Yes. The median sale price in Sligo over the last 12 months was €248,000, against €260,000 in Mallow (Property Price Register).

Is Sligo or Mallow safer?

Sligo scores higher on safety — 72/100 vs 71/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

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

Mallow has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.5% vs 6.4% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Sligo is the cheaper of the two — a median €248,000 against Mallow's €260,000 (5% lower). Sligo has the stronger safety score (72/100 vs 71/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Sligo vs Mallow: common questions

Is Sligo cheaper than Mallow?: Yes. The median sale price in Sligo over the last 12 months was €248,000, against €260,000 in Mallow (Property Price Register).
Is Sligo or Mallow safer?: Sligo scores higher on safety — 72/100 vs 71/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Sligo or Mallow?: Mallow has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.5% 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 P51).