Is Sligo cheaper than Ennis?

Yes. The median sale price in Sligo over the last 12 months was €248,000, against €310,000 in Ennis (Property Price Register).

Is Sligo or Ennis safer?

Sligo scores higher on safety — 72/100 vs 70/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

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

Sligo has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.4% vs 4.9% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Sligo is the cheaper of the two — a median €248,000 against Ennis's €310,000 (25% lower). Sligo has the stronger safety score (72/100 vs 70/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Sligo vs Ennis: common questions

Is Sligo cheaper than Ennis?: Yes. The median sale price in Sligo over the last 12 months was €248,000, against €310,000 in Ennis (Property Price Register).
Is Sligo or Ennis safer?: Sligo scores higher on safety — 72/100 vs 70/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Sligo or Ennis?: Sligo has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.4% vs 4.9% — 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 V95).