Living in Limerick
Limerick is continuously changing yet quietly constant. It will captivate your senses as you uncover its buzzing social scene, fantastic festivals, great outdoors and a retail offering that reflects its status as a city of style and fashion.
Renowned for the breath-taking beauty of its lush green countryside and energised riverside city, Limerick’s location offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a quality of life where city and country living dovetail harmoniously.
Living Costs
Affordability is a major competitive advantage for Limerick when it comes to attracting and retaining talent and investment. There are two key aspects to this – our housing costs are lower and we have higher disposable incomes than other counties in Ireland.
Limerick is one of Ireland’s most affordable destinations to live and work in, with the median house price in Limerick over 20% lower than the national level in June 2021.
Transportation
A key benefit of living in Limerick is workers’ commute times are much lower than in the rest of Ireland, with two-thirds of the working population at work in less than thirty minutes.
Limerick has a world-class education offering, from excellent nurseries, primary and post primary schools to outstanding third level options.
