Place profile · Clones, Co. Monaghan

Is Clones a good place to live?

Clones, Co. Monaghan scores 67/100 for quality of life, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €150,000 (most €95,000–€226,129), it scores 74/100 for safety (40 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 2,115 people live here, up 31.8% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services, weakest on schools & education.

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

Clones is on the up.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 22% → 10% — faster than nationally↑ Third-level education up only 2 points — behind the national rise↑ Population grew 31.8% — well above the national 8%↑ Prices up 20.7%

Where Clones sits.

Co. Monaghan · 6 bus stops · no rail.

117 min
drive to Dublin

Quality of life.

67/100
Affordability100
Transport & services87
Environment82
Family & community79
Safety74
Local economy30
Schools & education14

Homes sell for €150,000.

€95,000€226,129
↑ +20.7%0% new-build69 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

87/100
Transport & services score

Clean, green surrounds.

82/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

74/100
40/1,000 · Cavan/Monaghan

A community that's growing.

2,115 people, up 31.8% since 2016.

Who lives here.

22%
third-level
23%
professional
16.1%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

A mix of owners and renters.

59% own21.9% rent13.7% social

For sale in Clones right now.

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Local economy 30/100↓ Schools & education 14/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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Clones: common questions

Is Clones a good place to live?

Clones, Co. Monaghan, scores 67/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded). It's strongest on affordability and transport & services.

Is Clones safe?

Clones scores 74/100 on safety, ~40.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Clones over the last 24 months was €150,000, most between €95,000 and €226,129 (Property Price Register).

Is Clones on the up?

Clones is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 22% → 10% — faster than nationally, third-level education up only 2 points — behind the national rise, population grew 31.8% — well above the national 8%, prices up 20.7%.

Are there new builds in Clones?

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

Is there much new development or planning activity in Clones?

22 planning applications were lodged within Clones in the last 12 months, covering 17 residential units (93 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Clones good for families?

Clones scores 79/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 31.8% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Clones?

Clones scores 14/100 for schools and education, with 3 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Clones?

Clones is about 117 minutes by road from Dublin.

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.