Place profile · Athenry, Co. Galway

Is Athenry a good place to live?

Athenry, Co. Galway scores 67/100 for quality of life, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up”. The median home sells for €371,950 (most €307,488–€421,004), it scores 61/100 for safety (60.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 5,306 people live here, up 13.1% since 2016. It's strongest on family & community and environment.

Updated August 2026 · Property Price Register + 20+ official sources, refreshed daily

Athenry is on the up.

About average today — and pulling ahead of the national trend.

↓ Unemployment fell 12% → 7%, in line with nationally↑ Third-level education up 8 points — faster than nationally↑ Population grew 13.1% — well above the national 8%↑ Recorded crime rising faster than the town is growing

Where Athenry sits.

Co. Galway · 1 rail.

24 min
drive to Galway

Quality of life.

67/100
Family & community86
Environment76
Affordability75
Local economy65
Safety61
Schools & education60
Transport & services48

Homes sell for €371,950.

€307,488€421,004
↑ +3.1%13.5% new-build214 sales / 2yr

Good for families.

86/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

76/100
Environment score
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Affordable for its access.

75/100
Affordability score

Quiet and safe.

61/100
60.1/1,000 · Galway
↑ Recorded crime rising faster than the town is growing

A community that's growing.

5,306 people, up 13.1% since 2016.

Who lives here.

45%
third-level
41%
professional
9.6%
unemployment
Affluence: above average

Mostly owner-occupied.

67% own24.9% rent7.9% social

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Athenry: common questions

Is Athenry a good place to live?

Athenry, Co. Galway, scores 67/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded). It's strongest on family & community and environment.

Is Athenry safe?

Athenry scores 61/100 on safety, ~60.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much does it cost to buy a house in Athenry?

The median sale price in Athenry over the last 24 months was €371,950, most between €307,488 and €421,004 (Property Price Register).

Is Athenry on the up?

Athenry is rated "On the up" — unemployment fell 12% → 7%, in line with nationally, third-level education up 8 points — faster than nationally, population grew 13.1% — well above the national 8%, recorded crime rising faster than the town is growing.

Are there new builds in Athenry?

About 14% of homes sold in Athenry in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Athenry?

38 planning applications were lodged within Athenry in the last 12 months, covering 38 residential units (242 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Athenry good for families?

Athenry scores 86/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 13.1% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Athenry?

Athenry scores 60/100 for schools and education, with 5 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Athenry?

Athenry is about 24 minutes by road from Galway, with 1 rail stop nearby.

Sale prices from the Property Price Register (rolling 24 months). Quality of Life averages seven equal-weighted dimensions from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets (CSO census + SAPS, Garda crime, SEAI, EPA, DES schools, GTFS). Population is CSO Census 2022; the “on the up” trajectory compares 2016→2022. Figures refresh daily · an area assessment, not advice on a specific property. Updated August 2026.