Place profile · Broadford, Co. Limerick

Is Broadford a good place to live?

Broadford is stagnating.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 8% → 4%, in line with nationally↓ Population fell 75.9% since 2016

Where Broadford sits.

Co. Limerick.

55 min
drive to Limerick

Ranked #5 in Limerick for quality of life.

63/100
#23 nationally
Affordability100
Family & community81
Environment80
Safety61
Transport & services42
Schools & education40
Local economy40

Homes sell for €179,000.

€102,000€250,000
66.7% new-build13 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

81/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

80/100
Environment score

The community here.

231 people, down 75.9% since 2016.

Who lives here.

30%
third-level
41%
professional
6.2%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

84.9% own6.4% rent3.8% social

For sale in Broadford right now.

Get a full report on any Broadford property →

The honest trade-offs.

↓ Schools & education 40/100↓ Local economy 40/100

Compare with nearby towns.

Broadford vs CastletroyBroadford vs Newcastle WestBroadford vs KilmallockBroadford vs CroomBroadford vs CastleconnellBroadford vs PatrickswellIs Castletroy a good place to live?Is Newcastle West a good place to live?Is Kilmallock a good place to live?Is Croom a good place to live?

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.