Place profile · Inniscrone, Co. Sligo

Is Inniscrone a good place to live?

Inniscrone, Co. Sligo scores 62/100 for quality of life, #45 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €270,286 (most €181,250–€348,125), it scores 82/100 for safety (26.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 1,291 people live here, up 20.3% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services, weakest on schools & education.

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

Inniscrone is on the up.

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

Unemployment fell 14% → 9% — faster than nationally Population grew 20.3% — well above the national 8% Prices up 9.8%

Where Inniscrone sits.

Co. Sligo · 2 bus stops · no rail.

121 min
drive to Galway

#45 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

62/100
#45 liveability#28 value
Affordability100
Transport & services88
Family & community83
Environment82
Safety82
Local economy22
Schools & education16

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 Inniscrone is #28 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €270,286.

€181,250€348,125
↑ +9.8%20.7% new-build50 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

88/100
Transport & services score

Good for families.

83/100
Family & community score

Quiet and safe.

82/100
26.9/1,000 · Mayo

A community that's growing.

1,291 people, up 20.3% since 2016.

Who lives here.

32%
third-level
36%
professional
11.5%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

82.4% own5.6% rent7.8% social

The honest trade-offs.

Local economy 22/100 Schools & education 16/100

Inniscrone: common questions

Is Inniscrone a good place to live?

Inniscrone, Co. Sligo, scores 62/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #45 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services.

Is Inniscrone safe?

Inniscrone scores 82/100 on safety, ~26.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Inniscrone over the last 24 months was €270,286, most between €181,250 and €348,125 (Property Price Register).

Is Inniscrone on the up?

Inniscrone is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 14% → 9% — faster than nationally, population grew 20.3% — well above the national 8%, prices up 9.8%.

Are there new builds in Inniscrone?

About 21% of homes sold in Inniscrone in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Inniscrone?

12 planning applications were lodged within Inniscrone in the last 12 months, covering 6 residential units (108 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Inniscrone good for families?

Inniscrone scores 83/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 20.3% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Inniscrone?

Inniscrone scores 16/100 for schools and education, with 2 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Inniscrone?

Inniscrone is about 121 minutes by road from Galway.

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.