Is Midleton cheaper than Mallow?

No. The median sale price in Midleton was €352,500 over the last 12 months, against €260,000 in Mallow (Property Price Register).

Is Midleton or Mallow safer?

Midleton scores higher on safety — 71/100 vs 71/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Midleton or Mallow?

Mallow has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.5% vs 5.5% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Midleton vs Mallow: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Mallow is the cheaper of the two — a median €260,000 against Midleton's €352,500 (36% 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.

Midleton vs Mallow: common questions

Is Midleton cheaper than Mallow?: No. The median sale price in Midleton was €352,500 over the last 12 months, against €260,000 in Mallow (Property Price Register).
Is Midleton or Mallow safer?: Midleton scores higher on safety — 71/100 vs 71/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Midleton or Mallow?: Mallow has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.5% vs 5.5% — 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 (P25 and P51).