Place profile · Foynes, Co. Limerick

Is Foynes a good place to live?

Foynes is on the up.

Below average today — but the fundamentals are turning.

↓ Unemployment fell 11% → 8%, in line with nationally↑ Population grew 29.6% — well above the national 8%

Where Foynes sits.

Co. Limerick · 4 bus stops · no rail.

36 min
drive to Limerick

Ranked #1 in Limerick for quality of life.

62/100
#66 nationally
Affordability89
Transport & services83
Family & community72
Environment62
Schools & education46
Safety42
Local economy40

Homes sell for €163,000.

€130,625€266,250
0% new-build20 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

89/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

83/100
Transport & services score

Good for families.

72/100
Family & community score

A community that's growing.

512 people, up 29.6% since 2016.

Who lives here.

25%
third-level
30%
professional
9.7%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

79.2% own9% rent8% social

For sale in Foynes right now.

7 Dernish Avenue
3-bed · Terraced House
€195,000
7 Dernish Avenue
3-bed · Terrace
€195,000
Get a full report on any Foynes property →

The honest trade-offs.

↓ Safety 42/100↓ Local economy 40/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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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.