Place profile · Lackaghbeg, Co. Galway

Is Lackaghbeg a good place to live?

Lackaghbeg is stagnating.

Above average today — improving in absolute terms, but falling behind the national trend.

↓ Unemployment fell 7% → 4%, in line with nationally↑ Population grew just 4.1% vs 8% nationally

Where Lackaghbeg sits.

Co. Galway · 4 bus stops · no rail.

21 min
drive to Galway

Ranked #1 in Galway for quality of life.

67/100
#15 nationally
Family & community86
Environment76
Affordability75
Local economy65
Safety61
Schools & education60
Transport & services48

Homes sell for €381,000.

€322,500€402,250
-0.2%0% new-build4 sales / 2yr

Good for families.

86/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

76/100
Environment score
€€

Affordable for its access.

75/100
Affordability score

A community that's growing.

304 people, up 4.1% since 2016.

Who lives here.

45%
third-level
45%
professional
5.4%
unemployment
Affluence: affluent

Mostly owner-occupied.

86.8% own11% rent1% social

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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.