Place profile · Ballina, Co. North Tipperary

Is Ballina a good place to live?

Ballina is established and steady.

Above average today — affluent and stable, but growth has plateaued — don't overpay.

↓ Unemployment fell 8% → 5%, in line with nationally↑ Prices up 47.7%

Where Ballina sits.

Co. North Tipperary · 2 bus stops · no rail.

27 min
drive to Limerick

Ranked #1 in North Tipperary for quality of life.

62/100
#66 nationally
Affordability89
Transport & services83
Family & community72
Environment62
Schools & education46
Safety42
Local economy40

Homes sell for €344,500.

€252,375€502,500
↑ +47.7%0% new-build66 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

89/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

83/100
Transport & services score

Good for families.

72/100
Family & community score

A community that's growing.

2,959 people, up 5.9% since 2016.

Who lives here.

55%
third-level
54%
professional
6.5%
unemployment
Affluence: affluent

Mostly owner-occupied.

76.9% own17.8% rent5.6% social

For sale in Ballina right now.

Get a full report on any Ballina property →

The honest trade-offs.

↓ Safety 42/100↓ Local economy 40/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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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 2026.