Place profile · Tallaght, Co. Dublin

Is Tallaght a good place to live?

Tallaght, Co. Dublin scores 56/100 for quality of life, #77 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “steady — moves with the market”. The median home sells for €370,000 (most €292,000–€449,963), it scores 48/100 for safety (79.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 81,022 people live here, up 0.6% since 2016. It's strongest on transport & services and affordability, weakest on local economy.

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

Tallaght is moving with the market.

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

Unemployment fell 20% → 12% — faster than nationally Population grew just 0.6% vs 8% nationally Prices up 17.4%

Where Tallaght sits.

Co. Dublin · 202 bus stops · 18 rail.

23 min
drive to Dublin

#77 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

56/100
#77 liveability#85 value
Transport & services100
Affordability75
Environment69
Family & community62
Safety48
Schools & education32
Local economy25

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 Tallaght is #85 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €370,000.

€292,000€449,963
↑ +17.4%1.7% new-build1108 sales / 2yr

Well connected.

100/100
Transport & services score

Affordable for its access.

75/100
Affordability score

Clean, green surrounds.

69/100
Environment score

Middling on safety.

48/100
79.6/1,000 · DMR West

The community here.

81,022 people, up 0.6% since 2016.

Who lives here.

29%
third-level
28%
professional
11.9%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

A mix of owners and renters.

55.7% own18.5% rent21% social

The honest trade-offs.

Schools & education 32/100 Local economy 25/100

Tallaght: common questions

Is Tallaght a good place to live?

Tallaght, Co. Dublin, scores 56/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #77 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on transport & services and affordability.

Is Tallaght safe?

Tallaght scores 48/100 on safety, ~79.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Tallaght over the last 24 months was €370,000, most between €292,000 and €449,963 (Property Price Register).

Is Tallaght on the up?

Tallaght is rated "Steady — moves with the market" — unemployment fell 20% → 12% — faster than nationally, population grew just 0.6% vs 8% nationally, prices up 17.4%.

Are there new builds in Tallaght?

About 2% of homes sold in Tallaght in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Tallaght?

219 planning applications were lodged within Tallaght in the last 12 months, covering 804 residential units (1,294 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Tallaght good for families?

Tallaght scores 62/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 0.6% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Tallaght?

Tallaght scores 32/100 for schools and education, with 34 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Tallaght?

Tallaght is about 23 minutes by road from Dublin, with 18 rail stops 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.