Is Mullingar cheaper than Kilmacthomas?

No. The median sale price in Mullingar was €320,000 over the last 12 months, against €250,000 in Kilmacthomas (Property Price Register).

Is Mullingar or Kilmacthomas safer?

Kilmacthomas scores higher on safety — 53/100 vs 55/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Mullingar or Kilmacthomas?

Kilmacthomas has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.8% vs 5.0% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Mullingar vs Kilmacthomas: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Kilmacthomas is the cheaper of the two — a median €250,000 against Mullingar's €320,000 (28% lower). Kilmacthomas has the stronger safety score (55/100 vs 53/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Mullingar vs Kilmacthomas: common questions

Is Mullingar cheaper than Kilmacthomas?: No. The median sale price in Mullingar was €320,000 over the last 12 months, against €250,000 in Kilmacthomas (Property Price Register).
Is Mullingar or Kilmacthomas safer?: Kilmacthomas scores higher on safety — 53/100 vs 55/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Mullingar or Kilmacthomas?: Kilmacthomas has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.8% vs 5.0% — 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 (N91 and X42).