Place profile · Delvin, Co. Westmeath

Is Delvin a good place to live?

Delvin, Co. Westmeath scores 53/100 for quality of life, #91 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €308,370 (most €213,500–€342,500), it scores 31/100 for safety (99.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 393 people live here. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on safety.

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

Delvin is on the up.

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

Unemployment fell 22% → 11% — faster than nationally Recorded crime falling

Where Delvin sits.

Co. Westmeath · 1 bus stops · no rail.

73 min
drive to Dublin

#91 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

53/100
#91 liveability#89 value
Affordability89
Family & community79
Environment74
Transport & services59
Schools & education39
Local economy35
Safety31

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 Delvin is #89 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €308,370.

€213,500€342,500
0% new-build67 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

89/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

79/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

74/100
Environment score

Safety is a watch-point.

31/100
99.2/1,000 · Westmeath
Recorded crime falling

The community here.

393 people.

Who lives here.

29%
third-level
29%
professional
16.4%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

Mostly owner-occupied.

71.4% own16.8% rent11% social

The honest trade-offs.

Schools & education 39/100 Local economy 35/100

Delvin: common questions

Is Delvin a good place to live?

Delvin, Co. Westmeath, scores 53/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #91 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Delvin safe?

Delvin scores 31/100 on safety, ~99.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Delvin over the last 24 months was €308,370, most between €213,500 and €342,500 (Property Price Register).

Is Delvin on the up?

Delvin is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 22% → 11% — faster than nationally, recorded crime falling.

Are there new builds in Delvin?

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

Is there much new development or planning activity in Delvin?

2 planning applications were lodged within Delvin in the last 12 months, covering 3 residential units (7 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Delvin good for families?

Delvin scores 79/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Delvin?

Delvin scores 39/100 for schools and education, with 1 school in the area.

What is the commute like from Delvin?

Delvin is about 73 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.