Place profile · Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon

Is Cloonfad a good place to live?

Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon scores 67/100 for quality of life, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €205,000 (most €171,000–€240,000), it scores 82/100 for safety (26.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 376 people live here, up 12.9% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services, weakest on schools & education.

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

Cloonfad is on the up.

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

Unemployment fell just 1 points — lagging the national fall Third-level education up 10 points — faster than nationally Population grew 12.9% — well above the national 8%

Where Cloonfad sits.

Co. Roscommon · 2 bus stops · no rail.

53 min
drive to Galway

Quality of life.

67/100
Affordability100
Transport & services87
Family & community84
Environment82
Safety82
Local economy22
Schools & education14

Homes sell for €205,000.

€171,000€240,000
0% new-build21 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

87/100
Transport & services score

Good for families.

84/100
Family & community score

Quiet and safe.

82/100
26.9/1,000 · Mayo

A community that's growing.

376 people, up 12.9% since 2016.

Who lives here.

22%
third-level
31%
professional
8.8%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

83.9% own6.8% rent3.3% social

The honest trade-offs.

Local economy 22/100 Schools & education 14/100

Cloonfad: common questions

Is Cloonfad a good place to live?

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

Is Cloonfad safe?

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

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

The median sale price in Cloonfad over the last 24 months was €205,000, most between €171,000 and €240,000 (Property Price Register).

Is Cloonfad on the up?

Cloonfad is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell just 1 points — lagging the national fall, third-level education up 10 points — faster than nationally, population grew 12.9% — well above the national 8%.

Are there new builds in Cloonfad?

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

Is there much new development or planning activity in Cloonfad?

1 planning application was lodged within Cloonfad in the last 12 months (11 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Cloonfad good for families?

Cloonfad scores 84/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 12.9% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Cloonfad?

Cloonfad scores 14/100 for schools and education, with 1 school in the area.

What is the commute like from Cloonfad?

Cloonfad is about 53 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 August 2026.