Place profile · Tulla, Co. Clare

Is Tulla a good place to live?

Tulla, Co. Clare scores 66/100 for quality of life, #29 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €325,000 (most €292,000–€376,000), it scores 68/100 for safety (48.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 697 people live here, up 24.9% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Updated August 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 Population grew 24.9% — well above the national 8% Recorded crime falling

Where Tulla sits.

Co. Clare · 4 bus stops · no rail.

37 min
drive to Limerick

#29 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

66/100
#29 liveability#18 value
Affordability91
Family & community81
Environment80
Safety68
Transport & services65
Schools & education52
Local economy52

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 #18 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €325,000.

€292,000€376,000
-14.9%50% new-build153 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

Quiet and safe.

68/100
48.8/1,000 · Clare
Recorded crime falling

A community that's growing.

697 people, up 24.9% since 2016.

Who lives here.

34%
third-level
34%
professional
5%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

91.2% own2.9% rent0% social

Tulla: common questions

Is Tulla a good place to live?

Tulla, Co. Clare, scores 66/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #29 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Tulla safe?

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

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

The median sale price in Tulla over the last 24 months was €325,000, most between €292,000 and €376,000 (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, population grew 24.9% — well above the national 8%, recorded crime falling.

Are there new builds in Tulla?

About 50% 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?

6 planning applications were lodged within Tulla in the last 12 months, covering 2 residential units (43 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Tulla good for families?

Tulla scores 81/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 24.9% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Tulla?

Tulla scores 52/100 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.

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 August 2026.