Place profile · Wexford, Co. Wexford

Is Wexford a good place to live?

Wexford is on the slide.

Below average today — the fundamentals are slipping behind the rest of the country.

↑ Unemployment fell just 0 points — lagging the national fall↑ Third-level education up only 0 points — behind the national rise↑ Prices up 40.5%

Where Wexford sits.

Co. Wexford · 84 bus stops · 1 rail.

50 min
drive to Waterford

Ranked #1 in Wexford for quality of life.

64/100
#57 nationally
Affordability94
Environment82
Family & community70
Transport & services68
Safety64
Schools & education38
Local economy33

Homes sell for €274,825.

€199,375€350,000
↑ +40.5%21.7% new-build2080 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

94/100
Affordability score

Clean, green surrounds.

82/100
Environment score

Good for families.

70/100
Family & community score

The community here.

22,366 people.

Who lives here.

33%
third-level
32%
professional
11.3%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

60.3% own22.6% rent13.6% social

For sale in Wexford right now.

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Schools & education 38/100↓ Local economy 33/100

Compare with nearby towns.

Wexford vs GoreyWexford vs EnniscorthyWexford vs New RossWexford vs RosslareWexford vs Courtown Harbour-Riverchapel-ArdamineWexford vs KilraneIs Gorey a good place to live?Is Enniscorthy a good place to live?Is New Ross a good place to live?Is Rosslare a good place to live?

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.