Place profile · Corrofin, Co. Clare

Is Corrofin a good place to live?

Corrofin, Co. Clare scores 66/100 for quality of life, #29 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “stagnating”. The median home sells for €215,000 (most €186,000–€255,000), it scores 68/100 for safety (48.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 793 people live here. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

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

Corrofin is stagnating.

Below average today — improving in absolute terms, but falling behind the national trend.

Unemployment fell 11% → 8%, in line with nationally Third-level education up only 3 points — behind the national rise

Where Corrofin sits.

Co. Clare · 2 bus stops · no rail.

47 min
drive to Limerick

#29 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

66/100
#29 liveability#18 value
Affordability91
Family & community81
Environment80
Safety68
Transport & services65
Schools & education52
Local economy52

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 Corrofin is #18 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €215,000.

€186,000€255,000
-7%0% new-build5 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

91/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

81/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

80/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

68/100
48.8/1,000 · Clare

The community here.

793 people.

Who lives here.

37%
third-level
41%
professional
9.3%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

72.3% own15.3% rent9.7% social

Corrofin: common questions

Is Corrofin a good place to live?

Corrofin, Co. Clare, scores 66/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #29 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Corrofin safe?

Corrofin scores 68/100 on safety, ~48.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Corrofin over the last 24 months was €215,000, most between €186,000 and €255,000 (Property Price Register).

Is Corrofin on the up?

Corrofin is rated "Stagnating" — unemployment fell 11% → 8%, in line with nationally, third-level education up only 3 points — behind the national rise.

Are there new builds in Corrofin?

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

Is there much new development or planning activity in Corrofin?

3 planning applications were lodged within Corrofin in the last 12 months, covering 2 residential units (24 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Corrofin good for families?

Corrofin scores 81/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Corrofin?

Corrofin scores 52/100 for schools and education, with 1 school in the area.

What is the commute like from Corrofin?

Corrofin is about 47 minutes by road from Limerick.

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.