Place profile · Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Is Tullamore a good place to live?

Tullamore, Co. Offaly scores 52/100 for quality of life, #93 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €288,450 (most €210,000–€350,000), it scores 40/100 for safety (90.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 15,333 people live here, up 4.8% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on schools & education.

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

Tullamore is on the up.

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

Unemployment fell 20% → 12% — faster than nationally

Where Tullamore sits.

Co. Offaly · 36 bus stops · 1 rail.

77 min
drive to Dublin

#93 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

52/100
#93 liveability#85 value
Affordability96
Family & community77
Environment69
Transport & services58
Safety40
Local economy37
Schools & education34

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

Homes sell for €288,450.

€210,000€350,000
↑ +2%2.3% new-build468 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

96/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

77/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

69/100
Environment score

Safety is a watch-point.

40/100
90.8/1,000 · Laois/Offaly

A community that's growing.

15,333 people, up 4.8% since 2016.

Who lives here.

37%
third-level
33%
professional
12.3%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

A mix of owners and renters.

57.6% own26.7% rent12% social

The honest trade-offs.

Local economy 37/100 Schools & education 34/100

Tullamore: common questions

Is Tullamore a good place to live?

Tullamore, Co. Offaly, scores 52/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #93 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Tullamore safe?

Tullamore scores 40/100 on safety, ~90.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Tullamore over the last 24 months was €288,450, most between €210,000 and €350,000 (Property Price Register).

Is Tullamore on the up?

Tullamore is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 20% → 12% — faster than nationally.

Are there new builds in Tullamore?

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

Is there much new development or planning activity in Tullamore?

94 planning applications were lodged within Tullamore in the last 12 months, covering 796 residential units (681 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Tullamore good for families?

Tullamore scores 77/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 4.8% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Tullamore?

Tullamore scores 34/100 for schools and education, with 11 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Tullamore?

Tullamore is about 77 minutes by road from Dublin, with 1 rail stop 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.