Dungarvan vs Kilmacthomas: which is better to live in? (2026)

Dungarvan (X35) and Kilmacthomas (X42) compared on price, safety, schools and quality of life.

The verdict
Kilmacthomas is the cheaper of the two — a median €250,000 against Dungarvan's €318,500 (27% 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.

Dungarvan vs Kilmacthomas: common questions

Is Dungarvan cheaper than Kilmacthomas?
No. The median sale price in Dungarvan was €318,500 over the last 12 months, against €250,000 in Kilmacthomas (Property Price Register).
Is Dungarvan or Kilmacthomas safer?
Dungarvan scores higher on safety — 55/100 vs 55/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Dungarvan or Kilmacthomas?
Kilmacthomas has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.8% vs 5.3% — 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 (X35 and X42).