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Swords
City in Leinster, Ireland
Overview
Swords is a lively and rapidly growing town just north of Dublin, blending historic sites like Swords Castle with modern shopping and dining options. Its proximity to Dublin Airport and relaxed suburban vibe make it popular with both commuters and travelers seeking a base outside the capital.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Province
Leinster
Population
40,776
Time Zone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.46°, -6.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,260
Local Cost
$2,365
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
92
English
98
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
272 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
86
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
17
Parks
52
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DUB
Distance
5 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 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 80/100.
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