Living
Relocating yourself or your family to Waterford City presents an opportunity to experience both a wonderful quality and pace of life. Waterford City is changing and for the better. Our roads have improved greatly decreasing commuting times to work and increasing accessibility in and around the City. Other infrastructure is also constantly improving with upgrades and increased access to Broadband.
Waterford City has a relatively low cost of living, particularly in comparison with other larger Cities such as Dublin or Cork. If you are considering buying a home in Waterford city, you will find that house prices are very affordable. Rental prices are also very attractive.
| House Price Comparison Q3 2009 | |
|---|---|
| Waterford City | €220,093 |
| Galway City | €265,877 |
| Cork City | €268,468 |
| Dublin City Centre | €280,472 |
| National Average | €253,000 |
Source: Daft.ie House Price Report Q3 2009.
For parents seeking childcare, the full spectrum of childcare is available from sessional to full day care, Montessori, creches, childminders and pre-schools. Waterford City Childcare Committee can provide details of all the childcare facilities available in the City.
Education is also well catered for. There are 23 primary schools including Gael Scoils and non denominational Educate Together and there are 9 secondary schools. Details of the schools and their locations are available at www.waterfordcity.ie/maps/index.htm. Third level education is catered for by Waterford Institute of Technology, which offers a range of courses from Certificate to PhD level across a wide range of disciplines. Adult and continuing education opportunities are also available through the Waterford College of Further Education, or through FÁS which is the national training agency.