Is Tuam cheaper than New Ross?

No. The median sale price in Tuam was €290,000 over the last 12 months, against €229,000 in New Ross (Property Price Register).

Is Tuam or New Ross safer?

Tuam scores higher on safety — 67/100 vs 64/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

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

Tuam has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.1% vs 6.5% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

New Ross is the cheaper of the two — a median €229,000 against Tuam's €290,000 (27% lower). Tuam has the stronger safety score (67/100 vs 64/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Tuam vs New Ross: common questions

Is Tuam cheaper than New Ross?: No. The median sale price in Tuam was €290,000 over the last 12 months, against €229,000 in New Ross (Property Price Register).
Is Tuam or New Ross safer?: Tuam scores higher on safety — 67/100 vs 64/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Tuam or New Ross?: Tuam has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.1% vs 6.5% — 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 Y34).