Is Monaghan cheaper than Fermoy?

Yes. The median sale price in Monaghan over the last 12 months was €210,000, against €275,000 in Fermoy (Property Price Register).

Is Monaghan or Fermoy safer?

Fermoy scores higher on safety — 68/100 vs 71/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Monaghan or Fermoy?

Fermoy has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.0% vs 6.1% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Monaghan vs Fermoy: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Monaghan is the cheaper of the two — a median €210,000 against Fermoy's €275,000 (31% lower). Fermoy has the stronger safety score (71/100 vs 68/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Monaghan vs Fermoy: common questions

Is Monaghan cheaper than Fermoy?: Yes. The median sale price in Monaghan over the last 12 months was €210,000, against €275,000 in Fermoy (Property Price Register).
Is Monaghan or Fermoy safer?: Fermoy scores higher on safety — 68/100 vs 71/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Monaghan or Fermoy?: Fermoy has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.0% 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 (H18 and P61).