Place profile · Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

Is Emyvale a good place to live?

Emyvale, Co. Monaghan scores 68/100 for quality of life, #25 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €202,500 (most €160,000–€280,000), it scores 74/100 for safety (40 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 638 people live here, up 9.1% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services, weakest on local economy.

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

Emyvale is on the up.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 12% → 9%, in line with nationally↑ Third-level education up 9 points — faster than nationally

Where Emyvale sits.

Co. Monaghan · 2 bus stops · no rail.

110 min
drive to Dublin

#25 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

68/100
#25 liveability#4 value
Affordability100
Transport & services88
Environment82
Family & community79
Safety74
Schools & education44
Local economy38

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 Emyvale is #4 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €202,500.

€160,000€280,000
24 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

88/100
Transport & services score

Clean, green surrounds.

82/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

74/100
40/1,000 · Cavan/Monaghan

A community that's growing.

638 people, up 9.1% since 2016.

Who lives here.

27%
third-level
28%
professional
10.1%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

66.9% own15.4% rent15% social

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Schools & education 44/100↓ Local economy 38/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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Emyvale: common questions

Is Emyvale a good place to live?

Emyvale, Co. Monaghan, scores 68/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #25 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services.

Is Emyvale safe?

Emyvale scores 74/100 on safety, ~40.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Emyvale over the last 24 months was €202,500, most between €160,000 and €280,000 (Property Price Register).

Is Emyvale on the up?

Emyvale is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 12% → 9%, in line with nationally, third-level education up 9 points — faster than nationally.

Is there much new development or planning activity in Emyvale?

1 planning application was lodged within Emyvale in the last 12 months, covering 28 residential units (20 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Emyvale good for families?

Emyvale scores 79/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 9.1% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Emyvale?

Emyvale scores 44/100 for schools and education.

What is the commute like from Emyvale?

Emyvale is about 110 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.