Place profile · Mohill, Co. Leitrim

Is Mohill a good place to live?

Mohill, Co. Leitrim scores 55/100 for quality of life, #81 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €190,000 (most €136,000–€280,000), it scores 75/100 for safety (37.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 472 people live here, up 85.8% 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

Mohill is on the up.

Below average today — but the fundamentals are turning, faster than the national trend.

Unemployment fell 20% → 13% — faster than nationally Population grew 85.8% — well above the national 8% Prices up 32.2% Recorded crime falling

Where Mohill sits.

Co. Leitrim · 5 bus stops · no rail.

116 min
drive to Dublin

#81 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

55/100
#81 liveability#66 value
Affordability100
Family & community87
Safety75
Environment63
Schools & education45
Local economy39
Transport & services22

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 Mohill is #66 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €190,000.

€136,000€280,000
↑ +32.2%0% new-build73 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

87/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

63/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

75/100
37.3/1,000 · Sligo/Leitrim
Recorded crime falling

A community that's growing.

472 people, up 85.8% since 2016.

Who lives here.

25%
third-level
30%
professional
16.5%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

Mostly owner-occupied.

61.9% own13.1% rent19.5% social

The honest trade-offs.

Local economy 39/100 Transport & services 22/100

Mohill: common questions

Is Mohill a good place to live?

Mohill, Co. Leitrim, scores 55/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #81 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Mohill safe?

Mohill scores 75/100 on safety, ~37.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Mohill over the last 24 months was €190,000, most between €136,000 and €280,000 (Property Price Register).

Is Mohill on the up?

Mohill is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 20% → 13% — faster than nationally, population grew 85.8% — well above the national 8%, prices up 32.2%, recorded crime falling.

Are there new builds in Mohill?

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

Is there much new development or planning activity in Mohill?

5 planning applications were lodged within Mohill in the last 12 months, covering 4 residential units (28 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Mohill good for families?

Mohill scores 87/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 85.8% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Mohill?

Mohill scores 45/100 for schools and education, with 2 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Mohill?

Mohill is about 116 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.