Most Affordable in Northern Ireland

Top 39 cities ranked by most affordable

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Most Affordable — Northern Ireland

1 Greenisland $204,534

2 Larne $204,534

3 Ballymena $204,534

4 Carrickfergus $204,534

5 Londonderry County Borough $213,058

6 Strabane $213,058

7 Derry $213,058

8 Portadown $213,242

9 Belfast $214,603

10 Castlereagh $214,603

11 Coalisland $220,302

12 Magherafelt $220,302

13 Cookstown $220,302

14 Dungannon $220,302

15 Enniskillen $226,479

16 Omagh $226,479

17 Dromore $226,479

18 Antrim $236,485

19 Newtownabbey $236,485

20 Crumlin $236,485

21 Ballyclare $236,485

22 Downpatrick $248,260

23 Newcastle $248,260

24 Warrenpoint $248,260

25 Ballynahinch $248,260

26 Newry $248,260

27 Ballymoney $256,177

28 Portstewart $256,177

29 Limavady $256,177

30 Portrush $256,177

31 Coleraine $256,177

32 Ballycastle $256,177

33 Comber $265,937

34 Donaghadee $265,937

35 Bangor $265,937

36 Newtownards $265,937

37 Carryduff $277,059

38 Dundonald $277,059

39 Lisburn $277,059

The most affordable housing markets in Northern Ireland offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Greenisland has a median home value of just $204,534.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

1. In Greenisland, the median home costs just $204,534 — less than a new luxury car.
2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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