Place profile · Kildalkey, Co. Meath

Is Kildalkey a good place to live?

Kildalkey is moving with the market.

About average today — tracking the national trend — no strong local tailwind or headwind.

Unemployment fell 11% → 7%, in line with nationally Prices up 39.1%

Where Kildalkey sits.

Co. Meath · 2 bus stops · no rail.

60 min
drive to Dublin

Ranked #3 in Meath for quality of life.

57/100
#93 nationally
Affordability80
Family & community79
Environment66
Schools & education50
Local economy48
Safety47
Transport & services29

Homes sell for €365,000.

€312,000€490,490
↑ +39.1%0% new-build36 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

80/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

79/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

66/100
Environment score

The community here.

739 people.

Who lives here.

35%
third-level
42%
professional
9.2%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

90.4% own6.3% rent2% social

The honest trade-offs.

Transport & services 29/100

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.