Is Kilkenny cheaper than Tralee?

No. The median sale price in Kilkenny was €322,000 over the last 12 months, against €265,000 in Tralee (Property Price Register).

Is Kilkenny or Tralee safer?

Tralee scores higher on safety — 65/100 vs 66/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Kilkenny or Tralee?

Tralee has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.8% vs 4.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Kilkenny vs Tralee: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Tralee is the cheaper of the two — a median €265,000 against Kilkenny's €322,000 (22% lower). Tralee has the stronger safety score (66/100 vs 65/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Kilkenny vs Tralee: common questions

Is Kilkenny cheaper than Tralee?: No. The median sale price in Kilkenny was €322,000 over the last 12 months, against €265,000 in Tralee (Property Price Register).
Is Kilkenny or Tralee safer?: Tralee scores higher on safety — 65/100 vs 66/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Kilkenny or Tralee?: Tralee has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.8% vs 4.8% — 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 (R95 and V92).