Place profile · Nenagh, Co. North Tipperary

Is Nenagh a good place to live?

Nenagh, Co. North Tipperary scores 68/100 for quality of life, #24 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €280,250 (most €195,000–€350,000), it scores 56/100 for safety (64.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 8,636 people live here, up 8.8% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services.

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

Nenagh is on the up.

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

Unemployment fell 19% → 9% — faster than nationally Prices up 32.1%

Where Nenagh sits.

Co. North Tipperary · 14 bus stops · 1 rail.

35 min
drive to Limerick

#24 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

68/100
#24 liveability#4 value
Affordability96
Transport & services89
Environment82
Family & community79
Safety56
Schools & education50
Local economy50

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 Nenagh is #4 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €280,250.

€195,000€350,000
↑ +32.1%9.7% new-build360 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

96/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

89/100
Transport & services score

Clean, green surrounds.

82/100
Environment score

Middling on safety.

56/100
64.9/1,000 · Tipperary

A community that's growing.

8,636 people, up 8.8% since 2016.

Who lives here.

35%
third-level
31%
professional
9.3%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

A mix of owners and renters.

54.9% own26.6% rent12.1% social

Nenagh: common questions

Is Nenagh a good place to live?

Nenagh, Co. North Tipperary, scores 68/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #24 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services.

Is Nenagh safe?

Nenagh scores 56/100 on safety, ~64.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Nenagh over the last 24 months was €280,250, most between €195,000 and €350,000 (Property Price Register).

Is Nenagh on the up?

Nenagh is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 19% → 9% — faster than nationally, prices up 32.1%.

Are there new builds in Nenagh?

About 10% of homes sold in Nenagh in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Nenagh?

70 planning applications were lodged within Nenagh in the last 12 months, covering 219 residential units (389 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Nenagh good for families?

Nenagh scores 79/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 8.8% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Nenagh?

Nenagh scores 50/100 for schools and education, with 8 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Nenagh?

Nenagh is about 35 minutes by road from Limerick, with 1 rail stop nearby.

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 July 2026.