Place profile · Clonygowan, Co. Offaly

Is Clonygowan a good place to live?

Clonygowan, Co. Offaly scores 52/100 for quality of life, #93 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “steady — moves with the market”. The median home sells for €270,000 (most €260,000–€289,185), it scores 40/100 for safety (90.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 308 people live here, up 10.8% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on schools & education.

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

Clonygowan is moving with the market.

Below average today — tracking the national trend — no strong local tailwind or headwind.

↓ Unemployment fell 11% → 7%, in line with nationally

Where Clonygowan sits.

Co. Offaly · 2 bus stops · no rail.

74 min
drive to Dublin

#93 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

52/100
#93 liveability#85 value
Affordability96
Family & community77
Environment69
Transport & services58
Safety40
Local economy37
Schools & education34

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 Clonygowan is #85 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €270,000.

€260,000€289,185
33.3% new-build3 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

96/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

77/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

69/100
Environment score

Safety is a watch-point.

40/100
90.8/1,000 · Laois/Offaly

A community that's growing.

308 people, up 10.8% since 2016.

Who lives here.

30%
third-level
38%
professional
9%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

89.8% own4.7% rent3.8% social

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Local economy 37/100↓ Schools & education 34/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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Clonygowan: common questions

Is Clonygowan a good place to live?

Clonygowan, Co. Offaly, scores 52/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #93 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Clonygowan safe?

Clonygowan scores 40/100 on safety, ~90.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Clonygowan over the last 24 months was €270,000, most between €260,000 and €289,185 (Property Price Register).

Is Clonygowan on the up?

Clonygowan is rated "Steady — moves with the market" — unemployment fell 11% → 7%, in line with nationally.

Are there new builds in Clonygowan?

About 33% of homes sold in Clonygowan in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is Clonygowan good for families?

Clonygowan scores 77/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 10.8% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Clonygowan?

Clonygowan scores 34/100 for schools and education, with 1 school in the area.

What is the commute like from Clonygowan?

Clonygowan is about 74 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 August 2026.