Is Carlow cheaper than Monasterevin?

Yes. The median sale price in Carlow over the last 12 months was €290,000, against €310,000 in Monasterevin (Property Price Register).

Is Carlow or Monasterevin safer?

Carlow scores higher on safety — 65/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Carlow or Monasterevin?

Monasterevin has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.9% vs 5.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Carlow vs Monasterevin: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Carlow is the cheaper of the two — a median €290,000 against Monasterevin's €310,000 (7% lower). Carlow has the stronger safety score (65/100 vs 63/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Carlow vs Monasterevin: common questions

Is Carlow cheaper than Monasterevin?: Yes. The median sale price in Carlow over the last 12 months was €290,000, against €310,000 in Monasterevin (Property Price Register).
Is Carlow or Monasterevin safer?: Carlow scores higher on safety — 65/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Carlow or Monasterevin?: Monasterevin has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.9% 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 (R93 and W34).