Is Lusk cheaper than Rush?

Yes. The median sale price in Lusk over the last 12 months was €418,502, against €430,000 in Rush (Property Price Register).

Is Lusk or Rush safer?

Lusk scores higher on safety — 57/100 vs 57/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Lusk or Rush?

Lusk has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.6% vs 6.4% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Lusk vs Rush: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Lusk is the cheaper of the two — a median €418,502 against Rush's €430,000 (3% 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.

Lusk vs Rush: common questions

Is Lusk cheaper than Rush?: Yes. The median sale price in Lusk over the last 12 months was €418,502, against €430,000 in Rush (Property Price Register).
Is Lusk or Rush safer?: Lusk scores higher on safety — 57/100 vs 57/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Lusk or Rush?: Lusk has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.6% vs 6.4% — 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 (K45 and K56).