Place profile · Ballymore, Co. Westmeath

Is Ballymore a good place to live?

Ballymore is stagnating.

Below average today — improving in absolute terms, but falling behind the national trend.

↓ Unemployment fell 14% → 11%, in line with nationally↑ Population grew just 0.1% vs 8% nationally↑ Prices up 288.3%

Where Ballymore sits.

Co. Westmeath · 5 bus stops · no rail.

82 min
drive to Galway

Ranked #2 in Westmeath for quality of life.

58/100
#89 nationally
Affordability89
Family & community79
Environment74
Transport & services59
Schools & education39
Local economy35
Safety31

Homes sell for €280,000.

€239,000€342,500
↑ +288.3%0% new-build13 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

89/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

79/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

74/100
Environment score

The community here.

735 people, up 0.1% since 2016.

Who lives here.

27%
third-level
33%
professional
12.8%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

74.8% own8.1% rent15% social

For sale in Ballymore right now.

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Local economy 35/100↓ Safety 31/100

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.