Is Cavan cheaper than Tralee?

Yes. The median sale price in Cavan over the last 12 months was €245,500, against €265,000 in Tralee (Property Price Register).

Is Cavan or Tralee safer?

Cavan scores higher on safety — 68/100 vs 66/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

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

Cavan has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.1% vs 5.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Cavan is the cheaper of the two — a median €245,500 against Tralee's €265,000 (8% lower). Cavan has the stronger safety score (68/100 vs 66/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Cavan vs Tralee: common questions

Is Cavan cheaper than Tralee?: Yes. The median sale price in Cavan over the last 12 months was €245,500, against €265,000 in Tralee (Property Price Register).
Is Cavan or Tralee safer?: Cavan scores higher on safety — 68/100 vs 66/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Cavan or Tralee?: Cavan has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.1% vs 5.8% — 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 V92).