
Property Report:
Co. Galway.
What official Irish data says about buying in Co. Galway, and 18 checks for any exact address.
Free snapshot. No card, no account. OPW · EPA · CSO · SEAI.
Galway, in Connacht with a population of about 277,000, mixes towns such as Galway City, Tuam and Ballinasloe with wide rural hinterland, so conditions vary street by street. The Property Price Register records 38,571 sales in Co. Galway since 2010, with a median full-market price of €374,450 in 2026. A PropertyPack report runs 18 checks at the exact address (flood, radon, BER, planning, crime, schools and more), so you can see what the official data says about the specific property, not just the county.
Official Data
What the data
shows for Co. Galway.
County-level figures from official Irish sources. Every risk is local, though: the report runs these checks at the exact address.
Property Prices
€374k median (2026)
The Property Price Register shows a median full-market price of €374,450 for Co. Galway in 2026, with 1,446 sales registered in the year. Median prices rose 7% on 2025. The report compares the asking price of the property you're checking against actual registered sales nearby.
Source: Property Price Register
Flood Risk
743 recorded events
Data derived from OPW floodinfo.ie records shows 743 past flood events in Co. Galway, among the higher counts nationally (2nd of 26). 5 flood relief schemes have been completed in the county, protecting 128 properties, with 4 more in progress. A recorded event reports past flooding, not current risk: the report checks OPW flood maps at the exact address.
Source: OPW floodinfo.ie (derived)
Radon Risk
21.2% of tested homes over ref. level
EPA measurements up to 2019 found 1,861 of 8,776 Galway homes tested at or above the 200 Bq/m³ Reference Level: 21.2% of homes tested, above the national tested share of 14.1%. Testing concentrated in promoted high-radon areas, so this is not county-wide prevalence. The report checks the EPA radon map for the specific address.
Source: EPA radon results by county
Mica & Pyrite
Not designated
Co. Galway is not designated under the government's mica or pyrite remediation schemes. Individual properties can still warrant investigation depending on construction era and materials, and the report includes the official designation status.
Source: gov.ie DCB Scheme / Pyrite Resolution Board
Schools
271 schools
The Department of Education lists 227 primary and 44 post-primary schools in Co. Galway. The report maps the schools nearest the property with enrolment, ethos, DEIS status and Irish-medium teaching where recorded.
Source: Department of Education
Key Facts
Galway by the numbers.
277,000
Population
€374k
Median price (2026)
1,446
Sales registered (2026)
743
Recorded flood events
21.2%
Tested homes over radon ref. level
271
Schools

Before You Bid in Galway
Check the address, not just the county.
County figures set the context. The report runs all 18 checks at the exact Eircode: flood, radon, BER, planning and more, each cited to its official source.
The Report
All 18 checks,
run for the exact address.
County figures tell you the context. Every report runs all of these for the property's Eircode in Galway, using the most local data each official source provides.
Flood Risk
OPW floodinfo.ie
Radon Risk
EPA
BER Rating
SEAI
Property Prices
Property Price Register
Planning Applications
Local Authority
Broadband Coverage
ComReg
Schools
Dept of Education
Crime Statistics
CSO
Air Quality
EPA
Noise Levels
EPA
Geology & Subsidence
GSI
Coastal Erosion
OPW / GSI
Mica & Pyrite
gov.ie DCB Scheme / Pyrite Resolution Board
Transport & Commute
NTA / TFI
Healthcare Access
HSE
Local Property Tax
Revenue.ie
Insurance & Carrying Cost
Synthesised (BER + LPT + Flood + Coastal + Radon)
Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
CSO SAPS + Google Places + Sport Ireland
Popular Areas
Towns & areas
in Galway.
Galway City
The cultural capital of the west, a university city famous for festivals, arts, and a vibrant property market spanning the Latin Quarter to Salthill.
Tuam
North Galway's principal town with a rich ecclesiastical heritage, strong agricultural roots, and growing residential development.
Ballinasloe
An east Galway town known for its historic horse fair, offering affordable housing and a strategic location between Galway and Athlone.
Loughrea
A lakeside town on the shores of Lough Rea, popular with Galway city commuters seeking more affordable family homes.
Salthill
Galway City's seaside promenade suburb, with coastal apartments, guesthouses and strong lifestyle demand.
Oranmore
A rapidly growing commuter village east of Galway City with a castle, new housing estates and Gaelscoileanna.
Athenry
A medieval walled town on the Galway–Dublin rail line, with strong commuter appeal and heritage housing stock.
Clifden
The unofficial capital of Connemara, with a dramatic coastal setting and Ireland's most sought-after holiday-home market.
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
Inishfree, Dublin Road, Tuam, Co. Galway, H54HV83
5 Carraig Mór, Caheronaun, Caheronaun, Co. Galway, H62HN44
64 Hazelwood, Loughrea, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62YY77
Resources
Explore Galway
property guides.
FAQ
Galway property
report FAQs.
Is Galway at risk of flooding?
As a coastal county, Galway carries both river and coastal flood risk. Data derived from OPW floodinfo.ie records shows 743 past flood events in the county, among the higher counts nationally. Flood risk is highly local (two houses on the same road can sit in different flood zones), so a PropertyPack report checks the OPW flood maps for the specific Eircode rather than relying on county averages.
Are there radon concerns in Galway?
EPA measurements up to 2019 found 21.2% of Galway homes tested were at or above the 200 Bq/m³ Reference Level, above the national tested share of 14.1%. Homes that tested were often in promoted high-radon areas, so that figure is not county-wide prevalence. Radon is linked to around 350 lung cancer cases in Ireland each year and the EPA recommends testing every home. A PropertyPack report shows whether the specific address falls in an EPA High Radon Area.
What is the median house price in Galway?
The median full-market sale price in Co. Galway was €374,450 in 2026; the Property Price Register recorded 1,446 sales in the county that year. That is up 7% on the 2025 median of €350,000. A PropertyPack report puts the asking price of the property you're checking beside actual registered sales in the same area.
What are the main environmental risks in Galway?
Based on official data, the main environmental considerations in Galway are river and coastal flooding in low-lying areas, coastal erosion on exposed stretches and elevated radon readings. Every risk is local, though: a PropertyPack report checks all 18 categories (including flood zones, radon, coastal erosion, geology and mica/pyrite designation) at the exact address.
How do I check the BER rating of a property in Galway?
Almost every home offered for sale must have a Building Energy Rating from the SEAI register. Protected structures are among the few exemptions. A PropertyPack report retrieves the property's BER details where a certificate exists, and estimates realistic running costs and upgrade costs for the rating, useful in Galway's older housing stock, where low ratings can mean significant heating and retrofit bills.
What school options are available in Galway?
The Department of Education lists 227 primary and 44 post-primary schools in Co. Galway. Post-primary options concentrate in the larger towns such as Galway City and Tuam, so rural buyers should factor in school transport. Your report lists the nearest schools to the property with enrolment figures and ethos.
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Galway?
A PropertyPack report runs 18 checks for any address in Galway: Flood Risk, Radon Risk, BER Rating, Property Prices, Planning Applications, Broadband Coverage, Schools, Crime Statistics, Air Quality, Noise Levels, Geology & Subsidence, Coastal Erosion, Mica & Pyrite, Transport & Commute, Healthcare Access, Local Property Tax, Insurance & Carrying Cost and Neighbourhood & Lifestyle. Each check uses official Irish data sources such as the OPW, EPA, SEAI, CSO and the Property Price Register.
How do I get a property report for Galway?
Type the property's Eircode on this page. You'll get a free snapshot first, and the full 18-check report is generated in minutes from official Irish government data.
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