Place profile · Ballymote, Co. Sligo

Is Ballymote a good place to live?

Ballymote, Co. Sligo scores 71/100 for quality of life, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €180,000 (most €120,000–€239,500), it scores 75/100 for safety (37.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 2,004 people live here, up 33.3% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services, weakest on schools & education.

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

Ballymote is on the up.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 20% → 9% — faster than nationally↑ Population grew 33.3% — well above the national 8%↓ Recorded crime falling

Where Ballymote sits.

Co. Sligo · 2 bus stops · 1 rail.

109 min
drive to Galway

Quality of life.

71/100
Affordability100
Transport & services88
Family & community86
Environment82
Safety75
Local economy43
Schools & education22

Homes sell for €180,000.

€120,000€239,500
-17%0% new-build107 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

88/100
Transport & services score

Good for families.

86/100
Family & community score

Quiet and safe.

75/100
37.3/1,000 · Sligo/Leitrim
↓ Recorded crime falling

A community that's growing.

2,004 people, up 33.3% since 2016.

Who lives here.

31%
third-level
31%
professional
14.5%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

64.4% own19.4% rent11.6% social

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Local economy 43/100↓ Schools & education 22/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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Ballymote: common questions

Is Ballymote a good place to live?

Ballymote, Co. Sligo, scores 71/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded). It's strongest on affordability and transport & services.

Is Ballymote safe?

Ballymote scores 75/100 on safety, ~37.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Ballymote over the last 24 months was €180,000, most between €120,000 and €239,500 (Property Price Register).

Is Ballymote on the up?

Ballymote is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 20% → 9% — faster than nationally, population grew 33.3% — well above the national 8%, recorded crime falling.

Are there new builds in Ballymote?

New builds are rare in Ballymote — under 1% of recent sales (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Ballymote?

6 planning applications were lodged within Ballymote in the last 12 months, covering 75 residential units (69 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Ballymote good for families?

Ballymote scores 86/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 33.3% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Ballymote?

Ballymote scores 22/100 for schools and education, with 1 school in the area.

What is the commute like from Ballymote?

Ballymote is about 109 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.