Place profile · Shercock, Co. Cavan

Is Shercock a good place to live?

Shercock is stagnating.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 10% → 7%, in line with nationally↓ Population fell 0.9% since 2016

Where Shercock sits.

Co. Cavan · 2 bus stops · no rail.

85 min
drive to Dublin

Ranked #2 in Cavan for quality of life.

70/100
#18 nationally
Affordability98
Transport & services89
Environment82
Family & community80
Safety74
Local economy36
Schools & education32

Homes sell for €230,000.

€149,000€340,000
0% new-build41 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

98/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

89/100
Transport & services score

Clean, green surrounds.

82/100
Environment score

The community here.

574 people, down 0.9% since 2016.

Who lives here.

30%
third-level
28%
professional
6.8%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

65.9% own23% rent7.6% social

For sale in Shercock right now.

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Local economy 36/100↓ Schools & education 32/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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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.