Is Tuam cheaper than Loughrea?

Yes. The median sale price in Tuam over the last 12 months was €290,000, against €330,000 in Loughrea (Property Price Register).

Is Tuam or Loughrea safer?

Tuam scores higher on safety — 67/100 vs 67/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Tuam or Loughrea?

Tuam has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.1% vs 6.3% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Tuam vs Loughrea: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Tuam is the cheaper of the two — a median €290,000 against Loughrea's €330,000 (14% 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.

Tuam vs Loughrea: common questions

Is Tuam cheaper than Loughrea?: Yes. The median sale price in Tuam over the last 12 months was €290,000, against €330,000 in Loughrea (Property Price Register).
Is Tuam or Loughrea safer?: Tuam scores higher on safety — 67/100 vs 67/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Tuam or Loughrea?: Tuam has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.1% vs 6.3% — 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 (H54 and H62).