Place profile · Crusheen, Co. Clare

Is Crusheen a good place to live?

Crusheen is established and steady.

Above average today — affluent and stable, but growth has plateaued — don't overpay.

Unemployment fell just 1 points — lagging the national fall Population grew 22.7% — well above the national 8% Prices up 460.0%

Where Crusheen sits.

Co. Clare · 2 bus stops · no rail.

36 min
drive to Limerick

Ranked #1 in Clare for quality of life.

70/100
#18 nationally
Affordability91
Family & community81
Environment80
Safety68
Transport & services65
Schools & education52
Local economy52

Homes sell for €285,672.

€263,948€308,380
↑ +460%50% new-build62 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

A community that's growing.

649 people, up 22.7% since 2016.

Who lives here.

46%
third-level
48%
professional
6%
unemployment
Affluence: above average

Mostly owner-occupied.

87.3% own10.6% rent1.8% social

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 2026.