Cost of Living
Cost of Living & Property Prices: Co. Donegal
18 official risk checks for any property in Co. Donegal. Built on official Irish government data.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Donegal
Cost of Living in Co. Donegal
The cost of living in Donegal extends beyond property prices. Property in Donegal is generally more affordable, though lower broadband speeds and longer commutes add hidden costs. PropertyPack checks BER ratings (which directly impact heating bills), broadband speeds (essential for remote work), school access, and property prices at any Eircode in Donegal, giving you a complete cost-of-living picture.
Co. Donegal at a Glance
- Population
- 167,000
- Province
- Ulster
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Predominantly Rural
- Main Rivers
- Erne, Swilly, Finn
- Median Price (2026)
- €215,000 (+16.2% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 5.2% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 400
- Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
- County designated
Sources: Property Price Register (sales to 2026); EPA radon measurements to 2019 (self-selected sample, % of homes tested, not prevalence); past flood events derived from OPW floodinfo.ie data; DCB scheme designations via gov.ie.
Major Towns
What Homes Actually Sold For in Co. Donegal
Real sale prices declared to Revenue, from 21,238 registered transactions in Co. Donegal between 2010 and 2026.
Median Sale Price (2026)
€215,000
Full-market-price sales only
Change vs 2025
+16.2%
Median €185,000 in 2025
Sales Registered (2026)
825
All registered transactions
Sales on Record (2010–2026)
21,238
Property Price Register
Latest Registered Sales in Co. Donegal
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | Ballyhaskey, Newtowncunningham, Lifford | €247,500 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Teevickmoy, Ballyboffey, Co Donegal | €275,000 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 48-54 Coill an Airgid, Ballybofey | €1,837,325* |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 5 Gartan Avenue, Letterkenny, Co Donegal | €185,000* |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Cavan Lower, Killygordon, Donegal | €265,666 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Curraghmone, Ballbofey, Co Donegal | €255,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 10 Mill Glen, Moville, Donegal | €100,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Drumskellan, Muff, Co Donegal | €370,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Moyra, Falcarragh, Letterkenny | €260,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Mullinahose, Ballybofey, Co Donegal | €155,000 |
* Declared as not full market price. Source: Property Price Register (PSRA), 2010–2026. Prices as declared to Revenue; some entries may contain errors or omissions.
New to the register? what the Property Price Register shows and hides (including why new-build prices look low), and how the CSO price index differs from these sold prices.
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Official Risk Checks
12
Government Data Sources
60s
Average Snapshot Time
26
Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Donegal property, 18 checks.
Flood Risk
Environmental
02Radon Gas
Environmental
03Planning History
Development
04BER Rating
Energy
05Soil Stability
Structural
06Water Quality
Environmental
07Crime Statistics
Safety
08School Catchment
Amenities
09Noise Levels
Environmental
10Conservation Areas
Legal
11Industrial Proximity
Environmental
12EV Charging Network
Infrastructure
Plus more checks across insurance, neighbourhood and transport. See them all on the sample report.
Due Diligence
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Properties for Sale in Donegal
Latest properties on the market in Co. Donegal. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.
Derryreel East, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, F92F7T3
Waterloo Place, Donegal, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94A9X8
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost of Living in Donegal: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Donegal properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Donegal address covers 18 risk categories: flood risk (OPW data), radon levels (EPA data), BER ratings (SEAI), property prices (Property Price Register), crime statistics (CSO), school catchment, broadband speeds, planning applications, air quality, noise levels, and more. Each check runs for the Eircode you enter, with the data's confidence level labelled where a source is only published at county or division level.
How much does a property report for Donegal cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Donegal address costs €29. House-hunting across several properties? A 3-report bundle is €59 and a 5-report bundle is €79. You see a free snapshot first, no card needed.
What should I check before investing in property in Donegal?
Before committing to property in Donegal, check flood risk (especially near Erne, Swilly and Finn), radon levels (5.2% of homes tested in Donegal over the Reference Level), BER rating (affects heating costs), broadband speed, local crime statistics, school catchment, and recent planning applications. PropertyPack covers these and more, 18 checks in a single report for any Eircode.
Which areas of Donegal have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Donegal depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Erne, Swilly and Finn flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 5.2% of homes tested in Donegal measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Letterkenny, Buncrana, Donegal Town tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Donegal across 18 risk categories.
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