Is Cork City North cheaper than Dungarvan?

Yes. The median sale price in Cork City North over the last 12 months was €300,000, against €318,500 in Dungarvan (Property Price Register).

Is Cork City North or Dungarvan safer?

Cork City North scores higher on safety — 58/100 vs 55/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Cork City North or Dungarvan?

Cork City North has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.5% vs 5.3% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Cork City North vs Dungarvan: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Cork City North is the cheaper of the two — a median €300,000 against Dungarvan's €318,500 (6% lower). Cork City North has the stronger safety score (58/100 vs 55/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Cork City North vs Dungarvan: common questions

Is Cork City North cheaper than Dungarvan?: Yes. The median sale price in Cork City North over the last 12 months was €300,000, against €318,500 in Dungarvan (Property Price Register).
Is Cork City North or Dungarvan safer?: Cork City North scores higher on safety — 58/100 vs 55/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Cork City North or Dungarvan?: Cork City North has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.5% vs 5.3% — 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 (T23 and X35).