Is Maynooth cheaper than Monasterevin?

No. The median sale price in Maynooth was €471,250 over the last 12 months, against €310,000 in Monasterevin (Property Price Register).

Is Maynooth or Monasterevin safer?

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

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

Monasterevin has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.9% vs 4.5% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Monasterevin is the cheaper of the two — a median €310,000 against Maynooth's €471,250 (52% 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.

Maynooth vs Monasterevin: common questions

Is Maynooth cheaper than Monasterevin?: No. The median sale price in Maynooth was €471,250 over the last 12 months, against €310,000 in Monasterevin (Property Price Register).
Is Maynooth or Monasterevin safer?: Maynooth scores higher on safety — 63/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Maynooth or Monasterevin?: Monasterevin has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.9% vs 4.5% — 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 (W23 and W34).