Place profile · Knocklong, Co. Limerick

Is Knocklong a good place to live?

Knocklong is moving with the market.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 17% → 5% — faster than nationally↓ Population fell 3.8% since 2016

Where Knocklong sits.

Co. Limerick · 2 bus stops · no rail.

37 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 €275,000.

€246,250€398,750
40% new-build24 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

The community here.

229 people, down 3.8% since 2016.

Who lives here.

26%
third-level
30%
professional
10.8%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

81.3% own7.4% rent7% social

For sale in Knocklong right now.

Get a full report on any Knocklong property →

The honest trade-offs.

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

Compare with nearby towns.

Knocklong vs CastletroyKnocklong vs Newcastle WestKnocklong vs KilmallockKnocklong vs CroomKnocklong vs CastleconnellKnocklong 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.