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Most Affordable in Northern Ireland

Top 46 cities ranked by most affordable

Most Affordable — Northern Ireland

1 Greenisland $204,534
2 Larne $204,534
3 Ballymena $204,534
4 Carrickfergus $204,534
6 Strabane $213,058
7 Derry $213,058
8 Portadown $213,242
9 Castlereagh $214,603
10 Belfast $214,603
11 Coalisland $220,302
12 Magherafelt $220,302
13 Dungannon $220,302
14 Cookstown $220,302
15 Dromore $226,479
16 Omagh $226,479
17 Enniskillen $226,479
18 Newtownabbey $236,485
19 Crumlin $236,485
20 Antrim $236,485
21 Ballyclare $236,485
22 Newry $248,260
23 Ballynahinch $248,260
24 Newcastle $248,260
25 Warrenpoint $248,260
26 Downpatrick $248,260
27 Craigavon $249,800
28 Holywood $249,800
29 Randalstown $249,800
30 Jordanstown $249,800
31 Banbridge $249,800
32 Armagh $249,800
33 Kilkeel $249,800
34 Portrush $256,177
35 Coleraine $256,177
36 Ballycastle $256,177
37 Limavady $256,177
38 Portstewart $256,177
39 Ballymoney $256,177
40 Donaghadee $265,937
41 Newtownards $265,937
42 Bangor $265,937
43 Comber $265,937
44 Lisburn $277,059
45 Carryduff $277,059
46 Dundonald $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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