Place profile · Culdaff, Co. Donegal

Is Culdaff a good place to live?

Culdaff, Co. Donegal scores 46/100 for quality of life, #106 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “steady — moves with the market”. The median home sells for €161,000 (most €121,000–€180,000), it scores 71/100 for safety (44.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 150 people live here, down 11.2% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on schools & education.

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

Culdaff is moving with the market.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 17% → 10% — faster than nationally↓ Population fell 11.2% since 2016↑ Prices up 20.1%

Where Culdaff sits.

Co. Donegal.

237 min
drive to Dublin

#106 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

46/100
#106 liveability#101 value
Affordability100
Family & community80
Safety71
Environment69
Transport & services22
Local economy19
Schools & education17

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 Culdaff is #101 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €161,000.

€121,000€180,000
↑ +20.1%0% new-build9 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

80/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

69/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

71/100
44.8/1,000 · Donegal

The community here.

150 people, down 11.2% since 2016.

Who lives here.

29%
third-level
30%
professional
13.9%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

Mostly owner-occupied.

76.2% own9.2% rent8.8% social

For sale in Culdaff right now.

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Local economy 19/100↓ Schools & education 17/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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Culdaff: common questions

Is Culdaff a good place to live?

Culdaff, Co. Donegal, scores 46/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #106 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Culdaff safe?

Culdaff scores 71/100 on safety, ~44.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Culdaff over the last 24 months was €161,000, most between €121,000 and €180,000 (Property Price Register).

Is Culdaff on the up?

Culdaff is rated "Steady — moves with the market" — unemployment fell 17% → 10% — faster than nationally, population fell 11.2% since 2016, prices up 20.1%.

Are there new builds in Culdaff?

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

Is Culdaff good for families?

Culdaff scores 80/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Culdaff?

Culdaff scores 17/100 for schools and education.

What is the commute like from Culdaff?

Culdaff is about 237 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.