Is Tuam cheaper than Arklow?

Yes. The median sale price in Tuam over the last 12 months was €290,000, against €310,000 in Arklow (Property Price Register).

Is Tuam or Arklow safer?

Arklow scores higher on safety — 67/100 vs 69/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

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

Tuam has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.1% vs 7.0% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Tuam is the cheaper of the two — a median €290,000 against Arklow's €310,000 (7% lower). Arklow has the stronger safety score (69/100 vs 67/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Tuam vs Arklow: common questions

Is Tuam cheaper than Arklow?: Yes. The median sale price in Tuam over the last 12 months was €290,000, against €310,000 in Arklow (Property Price Register).
Is Tuam or Arklow safer?: Arklow scores higher on safety — 67/100 vs 69/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Tuam or Arklow?: Tuam has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.1% vs 7.0% — 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 Y14).