Is Dungarvan cheaper than Waterford?

No. The median sale price in Dungarvan was €318,500 over the last 12 months, against €257,000 in Waterford (Property Price Register).

Is Dungarvan or Waterford safer?

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

Which is better for buy-to-let, Dungarvan or Waterford?

Waterford has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.6% vs 5.3% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Dungarvan vs Waterford: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Waterford is the cheaper of the two — a median €257,000 against Dungarvan's €318,500 (24% 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.

Dungarvan vs Waterford: common questions

Is Dungarvan cheaper than Waterford?: No. The median sale price in Dungarvan was €318,500 over the last 12 months, against €257,000 in Waterford (Property Price Register).
Is Dungarvan or Waterford safer?: Dungarvan scores higher on safety — 55/100 vs 55/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Dungarvan or Waterford?: Waterford has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.6% 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 (X35 and X91).