Place profile · Laghy, Co. Donegal

Is Laghy a good place to live?

Laghy, Co. Donegal scores 50/100 for quality of life, #103 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “steady — moves with the market”. The median home sells for €75,750 (most €55,375–€96,125), it scores 71/100 for safety (44.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 176 people live here, down 77.8% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on schools & education.

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

Laghy is moving with the market.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 12% → 9%, in line with nationally↑ Third-level education up 8 points — faster than nationally↓ Population fell 77.8% since 2016↑ Prices up 232.9%

Where Laghy sits.

Co. Donegal · 2 bus stops · no rail.

170 min
drive to Galway

#103 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

50/100
#103 liveability#93 value
Affordability100
Family & community83
Environment74
Safety71
Local economy28
Transport & services22
Schools & education20

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

Homes sell for €75,750.

€55,375€96,125
↑ +232.9%0% new-build2 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

83/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

74/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

71/100
44.8/1,000 · Donegal

The community here.

176 people, down 77.8% since 2016.

Who lives here.

25%
third-level
31%
professional
10.4%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

Mostly owner-occupied.

80.8% own10.4% rent6.5% social

For sale in Laghy right now.

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Transport & services 22/100↓ Schools & education 20/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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Laghy: common questions

Is Laghy a good place to live?

Laghy, Co. Donegal, scores 50/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #103 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Laghy safe?

Laghy scores 71/100 on safety, ~44.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Laghy over the last 24 months was €75,750, most between €55,375 and €96,125 (Property Price Register).

Is Laghy on the up?

Laghy is rated "Steady — moves with the market" — unemployment fell 12% → 9%, in line with nationally, third-level education up 8 points — faster than nationally, population fell 77.8% since 2016, prices up 232.9%.

Are there new builds in Laghy?

New builds are rare in Laghy — under 1% of recent sales (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Laghy?

4 planning applications were lodged within Laghy in the last 12 months (17 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Laghy good for families?

Laghy scores 83/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Laghy?

Laghy scores 20/100 for schools and education, with 1 school in the area.

What is the commute like from Laghy?

Laghy is about 170 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.