Place profile · Quin, Co. Clare

Is Quin a good place to live?

Quin is on the up.

Above average today — but the fundamentals are turning.

Unemployment fell just 2 points — lagging the national fall Third-level education up only 3 points — behind the national rise Prices up 58.1%

Where Quin sits.

Co. Clare · 4 bus stops · no rail.

32 min
drive to Limerick

Ranked #1 in Clare for quality of life.

70/100
#18 nationally
Affordability91
Family & community81
Environment80
Safety68
Transport & services65
Schools & education52
Local economy52

Homes sell for €302,000.

€236,500€363,500
↑ +58.1%25% new-build59 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

91/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

81/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

80/100
Environment score

The community here.

654 people.

Who lives here.

53%
third-level
52%
professional
5.3%
unemployment
Affluence: affluent

Mostly owner-occupied.

79% own16% rent3.9% social

For sale in Quin right now.

22 The Park
3-bed · House
€325,000
Riverwood
3-bed · New Homes
€400,000
18 Moinear Na Darach
3-bed · Terrace
€375,000
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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.