Place profile · Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan

Is Ballyconnell a good place to live?

Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan scores 56/100 for quality of life, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €225,000 (most €166,000–€278,767), it scores 74/100 for safety (40 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 1,453 people live here, up 25.8% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on schools & education.

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

Ballyconnell is on the up.

Below average today — but the fundamentals are turning, faster than the national trend.

Unemployment fell just 0 points — lagging the national fall Population grew 25.8% — well above the national 8% Prices up 18.0% Recorded crime falling

Where Ballyconnell sits.

Co. Cavan · 6 bus stops · no rail.

114 min
drive to Dublin

Quality of life.

56/100
Affordability100
Family & community82
Safety74
Environment62
Transport & services30
Local economy25
Schools & education18

Homes sell for €225,000.

€166,000€278,767
↑ +18%3.1% new-build71 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

82/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

62/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

74/100
40/1,000 · Cavan/Monaghan
Recorded crime falling

A community that's growing.

1,453 people, up 25.8% since 2016.

Who lives here.

28%
third-level
31%
professional
11.7%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

A mix of owners and renters.

52.2% own21.1% rent5.1% social

The honest trade-offs.

Local economy 25/100 Schools & education 18/100

Ballyconnell: common questions

Is Ballyconnell a good place to live?

Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, scores 56/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded). It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Ballyconnell safe?

Ballyconnell scores 74/100 on safety, ~40.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Ballyconnell over the last 24 months was €225,000, most between €166,000 and €278,767 (Property Price Register).

Is Ballyconnell on the up?

Ballyconnell is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell just 0 points — lagging the national fall, population grew 25.8% — well above the national 8%, prices up 18.0%, recorded crime falling.

Are there new builds in Ballyconnell?

About 3% of homes sold in Ballyconnell in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Ballyconnell?

13 planning applications were lodged within Ballyconnell in the last 12 months, covering 6 residential units (99 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Ballyconnell good for families?

Ballyconnell scores 82/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 25.8% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Ballyconnell?

Ballyconnell scores 18/100 for schools and education, with 2 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Ballyconnell?

Ballyconnell is about 114 minutes by road from Dublin.

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.