Is Loughrea cheaper than Clifden?

No. The median sale price in Loughrea was €330,000 over the last 12 months, against €295,000 in Clifden (Property Price Register).

Is Loughrea or Clifden safer?

Loughrea 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, Loughrea or Clifden?

Clifden has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.0% vs 6.3% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Clifden is the cheaper of the two — a median €295,000 against Loughrea's €330,000 (12% 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.

Loughrea vs Clifden: common questions

Is Loughrea cheaper than Clifden?: No. The median sale price in Loughrea was €330,000 over the last 12 months, against €295,000 in Clifden (Property Price Register).
Is Loughrea or Clifden safer?: Loughrea 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, Loughrea or Clifden?: Clifden has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.0% 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 (H62 and H71).