Is Kilkee cheaper than Ennis?

Yes. The median sale price in Kilkee over the last 12 months was €240,000, against €310,000 in Ennis (Property Price Register).

Is Kilkee or Ennis safer?

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

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

Kilkee has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.4% vs 4.9% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Kilkee is the cheaper of the two — a median €240,000 against Ennis's €310,000 (29% lower). Across the facets we measure the two are closely matched — it's a genuine toss-up, so let the categories that matter most to you decide.

Kilkee vs Ennis: common questions

Is Kilkee cheaper than Ennis?: Yes. The median sale price in Kilkee over the last 12 months was €240,000, against €310,000 in Ennis (Property Price Register).
Is Kilkee or Ennis safer?: Kilkee scores higher on safety — 70/100 vs 70/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Kilkee or Ennis?: Kilkee has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.4% vs 4.9% — 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 (V15 and V95).