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Mullingar, Ireland City Intelligence

Mullingar is an indexed city in Ireland (Western Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~21K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Mullingar spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Mullingar is a western europe city of about ~21K in Ireland. On the composite city-intelligence score, Mullingar sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (61/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~21K
View of Mullingar, Ireland

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Composite profile

Overall score

61/100

Use the Mullingar profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Ireland and across Western Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall61/100
Affordability61/100
Air quality60/100
Energy63/100

Overall city intelligence

Mixed

61/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Mullingar data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Mullingar city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score61/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living61/100Mullingar's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality60/100Mullingar's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy63/100Mullingar's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety62/100Mullingar's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed62/100Mullingar's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk62/100Mullingar's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience62/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety78/100
Low crime80/100
Personal safety80/100
Night safety76/100
Road safety76/100

Mullingar is estimated to be a generally safe city (78/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life79/100
Healthcare85/100
Education81/100
Green space91/100
Cleanliness82/100
Infrastructure82/100
Mobility61/100

Mullingar has a high quality-of-life estimate (79/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness81/100
Education81/100
Green space91/100
Overall safety78/100

Mullingar scores very high for family living (81/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability71/100
Walkability73/100
Cycling57/100
Infrastructure82/100

Mullingar is high for remote workers (71/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability76/100
Healthcare85/100
Cleanliness82/100
Outdoor lifestyle51/100

Mullingar is high for retirement (76/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Mullingar

Local public safety guidance for Mullingar, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Mullingar, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Ireland emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Mullingar

Healthcare context for Mullingar, with national-level information from Ireland where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Mullingar, see the Ireland healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Mullingar

Local mobility context for Mullingar, with national-level context from Ireland where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Mullingar, see the Ireland transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Mullingar. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Mullingar

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Mullingar will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Mullingar air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Mullingar drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Mullingar

Is Mullingar worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (79/100), with nearby nature such as Cro Inis, Church Island, Lough Owel.

Is Mullingar good for families?

Excellent (81/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Mullingar affordable?

Around average cost; about €1,730/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Mullingar?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Mullingar's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, technology.

What is the climate in Mullingar?

An oceanic climate, averaging about 8.8°C.

Does Mullingar have universities?

Higher education is good (61/100).

What is healthcare like in Mullingar?

Healthcare access is good (64/100).

Is Mullingar good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (66/100).

What nature is near Mullingar?

Within ~170 km: Cro Inis, Church Island, Lough Owel.

Explore Mullingar modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Mullingar

Mullingar's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Mullingar

Mullingar's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Mullingar

Mullingar's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Mullingar

Mullingar's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Mullingar

Mullingar's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Mullingar

Mullingar's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Mullingar

Cost of living estimates for Mullingar — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Mullingar

Climate profile for Mullingar — Oceanic climate, annual average 8.8°C, comfort score 58/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Mullingar

Economy and jobs profile for Mullingar — tourism economy, economy score 79/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, technology. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Mullingar

Education profile for Mullingar — regional education center, education score 60/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Mullingar

Healthcare and retirement profile for Mullingar — healthcare access city, healthcare score 64/100, retirement score 66/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Mullingar

Source-attributed visual context for Mullingar using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Mullingar

Weekend trip planning checklist for Mullingar — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Mullingar

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Mullingar

Estimate a monthly budget for Mullingar using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Mullingar

Plan a trip budget for Mullingar using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Mullingar

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Mullingar. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Athlone, Ireland

Nearby city · about 42 km from Mullingar. Explore Athlone's city intelligence profile.

Naas, Ireland

Nearby city · about 56 km from Mullingar. Explore Naas's city intelligence profile.

Drogheda, Ireland

Nearby city · about 68 km from Mullingar. Explore Drogheda's city intelligence profile.

Dublin, Ireland

Nearby city · about 74 km from Mullingar. Explore Dublin's city intelligence profile.

Swords, Ireland

Nearby city · about 74 km from Mullingar. Explore Swords's city intelligence profile.

Carlow, Ireland

Same region · about 82 km from Mullingar. Explore Carlow's city intelligence profile.

Dundalk, Ireland

Same region · about 82 km from Mullingar. Explore Dundalk's city intelligence profile.

Bray, Ireland

Same region · about 89 km from Mullingar. Explore Bray's city intelligence profile.

Kilkenny, Ireland

Same region · about 97 km from Mullingar. Explore Kilkenny's city intelligence profile.

Sligo, Ireland

Same region · about 112 km from Mullingar. Explore Sligo's city intelligence profile.

Mullingar FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Mullingar, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Mullingar

Is Mullingar worth visiting?

Mullingar has a high quality-of-life estimate (79/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Cro Inis, Church Island, Lough Owel and Lough Lene within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Mullingar?

Mullingar has a high quality-of-life estimate (79/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 79/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Mullingar?

A single resident of Mullingar spends roughly €1,730 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €921. Overall the city is around average cost for Ireland. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Mullingar?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Mullingar is high for remote workers (71/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Mullingar?

Mullingar's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and healthcare. Mullingar has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and technology.

Is Mullingar good for digital nomads and remote work?

Mullingar offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 85/100.

What are the education options in Mullingar?

Mullingar is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Computer Science and Medicine.

Is Mullingar a good place to study?

Mullingar offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.

What is healthcare like in Mullingar?

Mullingar has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 64/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Mullingar a good place to retire?

Mullingar offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 66/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Mullingar?

Mullingar has an oceanic climate, averaging about 8.8°C annually with roughly 1148 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jun.

Is Mullingar a safe place to live?

Mullingar is estimated to be a generally safe city (78/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

How easy is it to get around Mullingar?

Mullingar indexes a walkability score of 73 and a cycling score of 57 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Mullingar?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Mullingar include Cro Inis, Church Island, Lough Owel and Lough Lene. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Mullingar good for families?

Mullingar scores very high for family living (81/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Mullingar?

Mullingar rates 51/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 91/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Cro Inis, Church Island, Lough Owel and Lough Lene supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Mullingar profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Ireland and across Western Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (63/100) and safety (62/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (60/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Ireland country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Mullingar appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.