Kilmallock vs Limerick: which is better to live in? (2026)

Kilmallock (V35) and Limerick (V94) compared on price, safety, schools and quality of life.

The verdict
Kilmallock is the cheaper of the two — a median €235,000 against Limerick's €310,000 (32% 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.

Kilmallock vs Limerick: common questions

Is Kilmallock cheaper than Limerick?
Yes. The median sale price in Kilmallock over the last 12 months was €235,000, against €310,000 in Limerick (Property Price Register).
Is Kilmallock or Limerick safer?
Kilmallock scores higher on safety — 53/100 vs 53/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Kilmallock or Limerick?
Kilmallock has the stronger gross rental yield — 8.3% vs 6.3% — 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 (V35 and V94).