Place profile · Cahir, Co. South Tipperary

Is Cahir a good place to live?

Cahir, Co. South Tipperary scores 71/100 for quality of life, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €245,000 (most €172,500–€302,482), it scores 56/100 for safety (64.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 3,679 people live here, up 1.3% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services, weakest on local economy.

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

Cahir is on the up.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 14% → 11%, in line with nationally↑ Third-level education up 8 points — faster than nationally↑ Population grew just 1.3% vs 8% nationally↓ Recorded crime falling

Where Cahir sits.

Co. South Tipperary · 6 bus stops · 1 rail.

60 min
drive to Cork

Quality of life.

71/100
Affordability100
Transport & services88
Environment82
Family & community81
Safety56
Schools & education53
Local economy40

Homes sell for €245,000.

€172,500€302,482
-12.3%20.9% new-build147 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

88/100
Transport & services score

Clean, green surrounds.

82/100
Environment score

Middling on safety.

56/100
64.9/1,000 · Tipperary
↓ Recorded crime falling

The community here.

3,679 people, up 1.3% since 2016.

Who lives here.

25%
third-level
26%
professional
12.9%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

Mostly owner-occupied.

65.9% own16.8% rent12.6% social

For sale in Cahir right now.

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Local economy 40/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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Cahir: common questions

Is Cahir a good place to live?

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

Is Cahir safe?

Cahir scores 56/100 on safety, ~64.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Cahir over the last 24 months was €245,000, most between €172,500 and €302,482 (Property Price Register).

Is Cahir on the up?

Cahir is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 14% → 11%, in line with nationally, third-level education up 8 points — faster than nationally, population grew just 1.3% vs 8% nationally, recorded crime falling.

Are there new builds in Cahir?

About 21% of homes sold in Cahir in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Cahir?

22 planning applications were lodged within Cahir in the last 12 months, covering 22 residential units (136 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Cahir good for families?

Cahir scores 81/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 1.3% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Cahir?

Cahir scores 53/100 for schools and education, with 2 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Cahir?

Cahir is about 60 minutes by road from Cork, 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.