Place profile · Hospital, Co. Limerick

Is Hospital a good place to live?

Hospital is on the up.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 13% → 8%, in line with nationally↑ Population grew 48.7% — well above the national 8%

Where Hospital sits.

Co. Limerick · 2 bus stops · no rail.

32 min
drive to Limerick

Ranked #3 in Limerick for quality of life.

57/100
#93 nationally
Affordability100
Family & community85
Environment65
Local economy50
Safety42
Schools & education32
Transport & services26

Homes sell for €273,500.

€152,250€356,250
-25%0% new-build32 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

85/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

65/100
Environment score

A community that's growing.

348 people, up 48.7% since 2016.

Who lives here.

27%
third-level
31%
professional
10.5%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

75% own11% rent9.4% social

For sale in Hospital right now.

Get a full report on any Hospital property →

The honest trade-offs.

↓ Schools & education 32/100↓ Transport & services 26/100

Compare with nearby towns.

Hospital vs CastletroyHospital vs Newcastle WestHospital vs KilmallockHospital vs CroomHospital vs CastleconnellHospital vs PatrickswellIs Castletroy a good place to live?Is Newcastle West a good place to live?Is Kilmallock a good place to live?Is Croom a good place to live?

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.