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Cost of Living

Cost of Living & Property Prices: Co. Galway

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About Galway

Cost of Living in Co. Galway

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.

Co. 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.

Major Towns

Galway CityTuamBallinasloeLoughrea
Property Price Register

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

DateAddressPrice
7 Aug 202633 Garrai an Choill, Oranhill, Oranmore€426,828
6 Aug 20261 Cuirt Na Rasai, Ballybrit, Galway€290,000
6 Aug 202658 an moinear bui, claregalway€427,314
5 Aug 202661 an moinear bui, claregalway€413,657
5 Aug 202678 Ard An Mhuine, Oranmore€418,502
5 Aug 2026Old Ballinfoyle, Headford Road, Galway City€1,350,000
4 Aug 202634 Cul Na Coirre, Church Road, Headford€392,070
4 Aug 202639 Cui Na Coirre, Church Road, Headford€392,070
4 Aug 202688 Ard An Mhunie, Oranmore€427,312
31 Jul 2026152 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.

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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Latest Listings

Properties for Sale in Galway

Latest properties on the market in Co. Galway. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.

5 Findale, Williamstown, Dunmore, Co. Galway, F45VY80
€340,000

5 Findale, Williamstown, Dunmore, Co. Galway, F45VY80

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Inishfree, Dublin Road, Tuam, Co. Galway, H54HV83
€195,000

Inishfree, Dublin Road, Tuam, Co. Galway, H54HV83

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5 Carraig Mór, Caheronaun, Caheronaun, Co. Galway, H62HN44
Price on Application

5 Carraig Mór, Caheronaun, Caheronaun, Co. Galway, H62HN44

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64 Hazelwood, Loughrea, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62YY77
Price on Application

64 Hazelwood, Loughrea, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62YY77

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Galway: FAQs

What does a PropertyPack report cover for Galway properties?

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.

How much does a property report for Galway cost?

The full 18-check PDF report for any Galway 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 Galway?

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.

Which areas of Galway have the lowest property risk?

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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