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Firhouse
City in Leinster, Ireland
Overview
Firhouse is a suburban village on the southwest edge of Dublin, set by the River Dodder and surrounded by greenery. Known for its peaceful atmosphere, family-friendly communities, and access to both city life and the Dublin and Wicklow mountains, Firhouse offers a relaxed alternative to central Dublin.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Province
Leinster
Population
6,859
Time Zone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.28°, -6.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$3,085
Local Cost
$2,260
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
14.6°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
24.3°C
Record Low
-2.2°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
982 mm
Internet Speed
90 Mbps
Upload
57 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
37
Coworking
1
Cafes
10
Nightlife
12
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1040.0
Airport
DUB
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 40 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 81/100.
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