Place profile · Claremorris, Co. Mayo

Is Claremorris a good place to live?

Claremorris, Co. Mayo scores 60/100 for quality of life, #57 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €218,000 (most €150,000–€285,000), it scores 82/100 for safety (26.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 3,065 people live here, up 6.1% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on schools & education.

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

Claremorris is on the up.

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

Unemployment fell 14% → 8%, in line with nationally Third-level education up 8 points — faster than nationally Prices up 65.2%

Where Claremorris sits.

Co. Mayo · 3 bus stops · no rail.

58 min
drive to Galway

#57 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

60/100
#57 liveability#35 value
Affordability100
Family & community86
Safety82
Environment80
Local economy42
Transport & services39
Schools & education30

Ranked on quality of life alone — cost of living excluded, so the genuinely best areas rank top even though they cost more. Factor in price and Claremorris is #35 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €218,000.

€150,000€285,000
↑ +65.2%0% new-build225 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

86/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

80/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

82/100
26.9/1,000 · Mayo

A community that's growing.

3,065 people, up 6.1% since 2016.

Who lives here.

34%
third-level
32%
professional
11%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

A mix of owners and renters.

56.9% own31.5% rent7.5% social

The honest trade-offs.

Transport & services 39/100 Schools & education 30/100

Claremorris: common questions

Is Claremorris a good place to live?

Claremorris, Co. Mayo, scores 60/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #57 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Claremorris safe?

Claremorris scores 82/100 on safety, ~26.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Claremorris over the last 24 months was €218,000, most between €150,000 and €285,000 (Property Price Register).

Is Claremorris on the up?

Claremorris is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 14% → 8%, in line with nationally, third-level education up 8 points — faster than nationally, prices up 65.2%.

Are there new builds in Claremorris?

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

Is there much new development or planning activity in Claremorris?

21 planning applications were lodged within Claremorris in the last 12 months, covering 7 residential units (108 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Claremorris good for families?

Claremorris scores 86/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 6.1% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Claremorris?

Claremorris scores 30/100 for schools and education, with 2 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Claremorris?

Claremorris is about 58 minutes by road from Galway.

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 July 2026.