Is Kilkenny cheaper than Naas?

Yes. The median sale price in Kilkenny over the last 12 months was €322,000, against €436,062 in Naas (Property Price Register).

Is Kilkenny or Naas safer?

Kilkenny 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, Kilkenny or Naas?

Naas has the stronger gross rental yield — 4.9% vs 4.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Kilkenny is the cheaper of the two — a median €322,000 against Naas's €436,062 (35% lower). Kilkenny has the stronger safety score (65/100 vs 63/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Kilkenny vs Naas: common questions

Is Kilkenny cheaper than Naas?: Yes. The median sale price in Kilkenny over the last 12 months was €322,000, against €436,062 in Naas (Property Price Register).
Is Kilkenny or Naas safer?: Kilkenny 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, Kilkenny or Naas?: Naas has the stronger gross rental yield — 4.9% 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 W91).