Is Clifden cheaper than Tralee?

No. The median sale price in Clifden was €295,000 over the last 12 months, against €265,000 in Tralee (Property Price Register).

Is Clifden or Tralee safer?

Clifden scores higher on safety — 67/100 vs 66/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Clifden or Tralee?

Clifden has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.0% vs 5.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Tralee is the cheaper of the two — a median €265,000 against Clifden's €295,000 (11% lower). Clifden has the stronger safety score (67/100 vs 66/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Clifden vs Tralee: common questions

Is Clifden cheaper than Tralee?: No. The median sale price in Clifden was €295,000 over the last 12 months, against €265,000 in Tralee (Property Price Register).
Is Clifden or Tralee safer?: Clifden scores higher on safety — 67/100 vs 66/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Clifden or Tralee?: Clifden has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.0% vs 5.8% — 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 (H71 and V92).