Place profile · Tulla, Co. Clare

Is Tulla a good place to live?

Tulla, Co. Clare scores 64/100 for quality of life, #25 of the 107 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €339,207 (most €295,000–€390,500), it scores 70/100 for safety (48.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 697 people live here. It's strongest on affordability and environment, weakest on local economy.

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

Tulla is on the up.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 13% → 5% — faster than nationally↑ Third-level education up 14 points — faster than nationally↓ Recorded crime falling

Where Tulla sits.

Co. Clare · 4 bus stops · no rail.

37 min
drive to Limerick

#25 of 107 for quality of life in Ireland.

64/100
#25 liveability#13 value
Affordability89
Environment80
Family & community80
Safety70
Transport & services65
Schools & education50
Local economy38

These seven scores and the 64/100 are measured across the V95 Eircode area, not Tulla alone — an area that takes in much of Clare. A strong or weak pocket inside it can read very differently from the area average.

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 Tulla is #13 of 107 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

House prices in Tulla: €339,207 median.

€295,000€390,500
31.6% new-build152 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

89/100
Affordability score

Clean, green surrounds.

80/100
Environment score

Good for families.

80/100
Family & community score

Quiet and safe.

70/100
48.8/1,000 · Clare
↓ Recorded crime falling

The score is for the V95 Eircode area; the crime rate is recorded per Garda division (Clare). Neither is measured for Tulla on its own.

The community here.

697 people.

Population is for Tulla itself (Census 2022, Small-Area boundary).

Going out, and getting things done.

6
social venues
1 per 116 residents · not ranked
5
everyday shops & services
1 per 139 residents · not ranked

Not ranked: under 2,000 residents, one pub swings the per-head figure too far.

Who lives here.

27%
third-level
30%
professional
8.8%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Census profile and the affluence rating are Electoral Division figures — the CSO/Pobal area around Tulla, which is why this unemployment rate can differ from the one behind the quality-of-life scores above (those are Eircode-area wide).

Mostly owner-occupied.

91.2% own4.3% rent0% social

The honest trade-offs.

↓ Local economy 38/100

Tulla: common questions

Is Tulla a good place to live?

Tulla, Co. Clare, scores 64/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #25 of the 107 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and environment.

Is Tulla safe?

Tulla scores 68/100 on safety, ~48.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Tulla?

The median sale price in Tulla over the last 24 months was €339,207, with most sales between €295,000 and €390,500 (Property Price Register, rolling 24 months).

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

The median sale price in Tulla over the last 24 months was €339,207, most between €295,000 and €390,500 (Property Price Register).

Is Tulla on the up?

Tulla is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 13% → 5% — faster than nationally, third-level education up 14 points — faster than nationally, recorded crime falling.

Are there new builds in Tulla?

About 32% of homes sold in Tulla in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Tulla?

4 planning applications were lodged within Tulla in the last 12 months, covering 1 residential unit (43 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Tulla good for families?

Tulla scores 80/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Tulla?

Tulla scores 50/100 for schools and education, with 2 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Tulla?

Tulla is about 37 minutes by road from Limerick.

Compare Tulla with a nearby town

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 October 2026.