Place profile · Julianstown, Co. Meath

Is Julianstown a good place to live?

Julianstown, Co. Meath scores 57/100 for quality of life, #72 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “steady — moves with the market”. The median home sells for €397,738 (most €366,729–€598,750), it scores 74/100 for safety (40 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 1,009 people live here. It's strongest on affordability and environment, weakest on transport & services.

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

Julianstown is moving with the market.

About average today — tracking the national trend — no strong local tailwind or headwind.

↓ Unemployment fell 14% → 11%, in line with nationally

Where Julianstown sits.

Co. Meath · 4 bus stops · no rail.

35 min
drive to Dublin

#72 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

57/100
#72 liveability#66 value
Affordability94
Environment84
Family & community83
Safety74
Schools & education42
Local economy34
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 Julianstown is #66 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €397,738.

€366,729€598,750
38 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

94/100
Affordability score

Clean, green surrounds.

84/100
Environment score

Good for families.

83/100
Family & community score

Quiet and safe.

74/100
40/1,000 · Cavan/Monaghan

The community here.

1,009 people.

Who lives here.

40%
third-level
40%
professional
12.1%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

74.1% own13.4% rent5.3% social

For sale in Julianstown right now.

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Local economy 34/100↓ Transport & services 26/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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Julianstown: common questions

Is Julianstown a good place to live?

Julianstown, Co. Meath, scores 57/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #72 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and environment.

Is Julianstown safe?

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

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

The median sale price in Julianstown over the last 24 months was €397,738, most between €366,729 and €598,750 (Property Price Register).

Is Julianstown on the up?

Julianstown is rated "Steady — moves with the market" — unemployment fell 14% → 11%, in line with nationally.

Is there much new development or planning activity in Julianstown?

7 planning applications were lodged within Julianstown in the last 12 months, covering 4 residential units (26 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Julianstown good for families?

Julianstown scores 83/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Julianstown?

Julianstown scores 42/100 for schools and education, with 1 school in the area.

What is the commute like from Julianstown?

Julianstown is about 35 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.