Place profile · Knocklong, Co. Limerick

Is Knocklong a good place to live?

Knocklong, Co. Limerick scores 50/100 for quality of life, #102 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “steady — moves with the market”. The median home sells for €275,000 (most €246,250–€398,750), it scores 42/100 for safety (88.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 229 people live here, down 3.8% 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

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

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

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

Safety is a watch-point.

42/100
88.4/1,000 · Limerick

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

The honest trade-offs.

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

Knocklong: common questions

Is Knocklong a good place to live?

Knocklong, 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 Knocklong safe?

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

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

The median sale price in Knocklong over the last 24 months was €275,000, most between €246,250 and €398,750 (Property Price Register).

Is Knocklong on the up?

Knocklong is rated "Steady — moves with the market" — unemployment fell 17% → 5% — faster than nationally, population fell 3.8% since 2016.

Are there new builds in Knocklong?

About 40% of homes sold in Knocklong in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Knocklong?

3 planning applications were lodged within Knocklong in the last 12 months, covering 1 residential unit (25 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Knocklong good for families?

Knocklong scores 85/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Knocklong?

Knocklong scores 32/100 for schools and education.

What is the commute like from Knocklong?

Knocklong is about 37 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.