Is Athlone cheaper than Kilkee?

No. The median sale price in Athlone was €276,000 over the last 12 months, against €240,000 in Kilkee (Property Price Register).

Is Athlone or Kilkee safer?

Kilkee scores higher on safety — 53/100 vs 70/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Athlone or Kilkee?

Kilkee has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.4% vs 5.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Athlone vs Kilkee: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Kilkee is the cheaper of the two — a median €240,000 against Athlone's €276,000 (15% lower). Kilkee has the stronger safety score (70/100 vs 53/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Athlone vs Kilkee: common questions

Is Athlone cheaper than Kilkee?: No. The median sale price in Athlone was €276,000 over the last 12 months, against €240,000 in Kilkee (Property Price Register).
Is Athlone or Kilkee safer?: Kilkee scores higher on safety — 53/100 vs 70/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Athlone or Kilkee?: Kilkee has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.4% vs 5.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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Methodology

Sale prices, premiums and days-to-sale are computed from the Property Price Register (rolling 12 months) matched to original listing prices. Safety scores derive from Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents; education and profile figures from CSO census small-area data. The Quality of Life composite averages six equally-weighted dimensions built from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets. Figures refresh daily; both areas are scoped to their Eircode routing key (N37 and V15).