Place profile · Hospital, Co. Limerick

Is Hospital a good place to live?

Hospital, Co. Limerick scores 50/100 for quality of life, #102 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €273,500 (most €152,250–€356,250), it scores 42/100 for safety (88.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 348 people live here, up 48.7% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on transport & services.

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

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

#102 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

50/100
#102 liveability#93 value
Affordability100
Family & community85
Environment65
Local economy50
Safety42
Schools & education32
Transport & services26

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 Hospital is #93 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

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

Safety is a watch-point.

42/100
88.4/1,000 · Limerick

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

The honest trade-offs.

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

Hospital: common questions

Is Hospital a good place to live?

Hospital, Co. Limerick, scores 50/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #102 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Hospital safe?

Hospital scores 42/100 on safety, ~88.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Hospital over the last 24 months was €273,500, most between €152,250 and €356,250 (Property Price Register).

Is Hospital on the up?

Hospital is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 13% → 8%, in line with nationally, population grew 48.7% — well above the national 8%.

Are there new builds in Hospital?

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

Is there much new development or planning activity in Hospital?

4 planning applications were lodged within Hospital in the last 12 months, covering 4 residential units (22 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Hospital good for families?

Hospital scores 85/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 48.7% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Hospital?

Hospital scores 32/100 for schools and education, with 2 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Hospital?

Hospital is about 32 minutes by road from Limerick.

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.