County Waterford comes top of Ireland’s livability index

indexIreland Liveability Index has nominated Waterford as the best county to live in. The county features a median house price of €222,000, ranking it 13th in residential property prices.

Waterford benefits from 1,356 hours of sunshine annually, making it the third sunniest county in Ireland. The average distance to the nearest city for Waterford residents is 16km, placing it fifth in the proximity ranking.

Counties were scored on physical characteristics of a location, house prices, sunshine, proximity to city and natural amenites. Waterford scenic locations and attractions include the Copper Coast and Lismore Castle.

The survey shared: “Few of us have unlimited financial resources with which to purchase our ideal home, therefore, the cost of housing is one of the most important factors to consider when planning your next move. As a nation of sun worshippers, we depart in our droves to foreign climes every year for our sun holidays. But did you know that there is considerable variation in sunshine levels across our island?nWe might dream of getting away from the hassle of city life but many of us like having the facilities and convenience of a city nearby. The natural amenities of a location refer to the natural physical characteristics of an area that enhance the location as a place to live.”