Place profile · Athgarvan, Co. Kildare

Is Athgarvan a good place to live?

Athgarvan is established and steady.

Above average today — affluent and stable, but growth has plateaued — don't overpay.

Third-level education up 4 points Population fell 15.5% since 2016 Prices up 102.7%

Where Athgarvan sits.

Co. Kildare · 2 bus stops · no rail.

48 min
drive to Dublin

Ranked #2 in Kildare for quality of life.

66/100
#35 nationally
Transport & services88
Environment74
Affordability72
Family & community66
Safety63
Schools & education57
Local economy43

Homes sell for €440,529.

€387,665€515,419
↑ +102.7%38.9% new-build114 sales / 2yr

Well connected.

88/100
Transport & services score

Clean, green surrounds.

74/100
Environment score

Affordable for its access.

72/100
Affordability score

The community here.

787 people, down 15.5% since 2016.

Who lives here.

50%
third-level
56%
professional
6.2%
unemployment
Affluence: affluent

Mostly owner-occupied.

91.5% own6.7% rent1.5% social

The honest trade-offs.

Local economy 43/100

Sale prices from the Property Price Register (rolling 24 months). Quality of Life averages seven equal-weighted dimensions from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets (CSO census + SAPS, Garda crime, SEAI, EPA, DES schools, GTFS). Population is CSO Census 2022; the “on the up” trajectory compares 2016→2022. Figures refresh daily · an area assessment, not advice on a specific property. Updated 2026.