Is Cavan cheaper than Ballyconnell?

No. The median sale price in Cavan was €245,500 over the last 12 months, against €200,000 in Ballyconnell (Property Price Register).

Is Cavan or Ballyconnell safer?

Cavan scores higher on safety — 68/100 vs 68/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Cavan or Ballyconnell?

Ballyconnell has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.5% vs 6.1% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Cavan vs Ballyconnell: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Ballyconnell is the cheaper of the two — a median €200,000 against Cavan's €245,500 (23% 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.

Cavan vs Ballyconnell: common questions

Is Cavan cheaper than Ballyconnell?: No. The median sale price in Cavan was €245,500 over the last 12 months, against €200,000 in Ballyconnell (Property Price Register).
Is Cavan or Ballyconnell safer?: Cavan scores higher on safety — 68/100 vs 68/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Cavan or Ballyconnell?: Ballyconnell has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.5% vs 6.1% — 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 (H12 and H14).