Cost of Living & Property Prices: Co. Galway
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Cost of Living in Co. Galway, Connacht
The cost of living in Galway extends beyond property prices. Property in Galway City costs more than rural Galway, but both offer value compared to Dublin. PropertyPack checks BER ratings (which directly impact heating bills), broadband speeds (essential for remote work), school access, and property prices at any Eircode in Galway, giving you a complete cost-of-living picture.
location_onCo. Galway at a Glance
- Population
- 277,000
- Province
- Connacht
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Mixed Urban / Rural
- Main Rivers
- Corrib, Shannon, Clare
- Median Price (2026)
- €374,450 (+7% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 21.2% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 743
- Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
- Not 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.
What Homes Actually Sold For in Co. Galway
Real sale prices declared to Revenue, from 38,571 registered transactions in Co. Galway between 2010 and 2026.
Median Sale Price (2026)
€374,450
Full-market-price sales only
Change vs 2025
+7%
Median €350,000 in 2025
Sales Registered (2026)
1,446
All registered transactions
Sales on Record (2010–2026)
38,571
Property Price Register
Latest Registered Sales in Co. Galway
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | 33 Garrai an Choill, Oranhill, Oranmore | €426,828 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 1 Cuirt Na Rasai, Ballybrit, Galway | €290,000 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 58 an moinear bui, claregalway | €427,314 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 61 an moinear bui, claregalway | €413,657 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 78 Ard An Mhuine, Oranmore | €418,502 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Old Ballinfoyle, Headford Road, Galway City | €1,350,000 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 34 Cul Na Coirre, Church Road, Headford | €392,070 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 39 Cui Na Coirre, Church Road, Headford | €392,070 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 88 Ard An Mhunie, Oranmore | €427,312 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 152 Dun Na Coiribe, Terryland, Galway | €560,000 |
Source: Property Price Register (PSRA), 2010–2026. Prices as declared to Revenue; some entries may contain errors or omissions.
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Cost of Living in Galway: FAQs
A PropertyPack report for any Galway 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.
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Before committing to property in Galway, check flood risk (especially near Corrib, Shannon and Clare), radon levels (21.2% of homes tested in Galway 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.
Risk levels vary across Galway depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Corrib, Shannon and Clare flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 21.2% of homes tested in Galway measured over the Reference Level — the EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Galway City, Tuam, Ballinasloe tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Galway across 18 risk categories.
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