Living in Dundalk South
Dundalk South is a large local electoral area in Eastern and Midland, Ireland, home to 37,050 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 1%, #1 of 156), low-income families (top 1%, #1 of 156), single parents (top 1%, #1 of 156).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dundalk South
- The Irish Sea is 2 km away.
- The border with United Kingdom is 7 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 22 min and sets around 16:05; in late June it sets around 22:02.
How Dundalk South ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Ireland. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Ireland | In Eastern and Midland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 72 | #1 of 156 | #1 of 68 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #27 of 166 | #6 of 69 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #1 of 156 | #1 of 68 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #1 of 156 | #1 of 68 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #1 of 156 | #1 of 68 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #1 of 156 | #1 of 68 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #2 of 166 | #2 of 69 | Map |
| Single professional | 29 | #24 of 32 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Young professional | 31 | #22 of 29 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| DINKS | 30 | #22 of 28 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #10 of 166 | #8 of 69 | Map |
| Commuter | 49 | #24 of 29 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 62 | #11 of 156 | #1 of 68 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #22 of 166 | #14 of 69 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 31 | #17 of 28 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Expat professional | 47 | #64 of 166 | #41 of 69 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #7 of 156 | #7 of 68 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #92 of 166 | #22 of 69 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 58 | #24 of 166 | #6 of 69 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #66 of 166 | #18 of 69 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #15 of 166 | #14 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #49 of 166 | #34 of 69 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #140 of 166 | #66 of 69 | Map |
| Coastal living | 78 | #1 of 147 | #1 of 59 | Map |
| Business owner | 45 | #73 of 166 | #39 of 69 | Map |
| Digital native | 38 | #14 of 32 | #1 of 2 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Dundalk-Carlingford 4 km
- Ardee 17 km
- Carrickmacross-Castleblayney 22 km
- Drogheda Rural 29 km
- Drogheda Urban 31 km
- Laytown Bettystown 33 km
- Bailieborough-Cootehill 36 km
- Navan 42 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.