Place profile · Kildysart, Co. Clare

Is Kildysart a good place to live?

Kildysart, Co. Clare scores 66/100 for quality of life, #29 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €172,250 (most €117,500–€244,500), it scores 68/100 for safety (48.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 209 people live here, up 25.9% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Updated July 2026 · Property Price Register + 20+ official sources, refreshed daily

Kildysart is on the up.

Below average today — but the fundamentals are turning, faster than the national trend.

Unemployment fell 11% → 5% — faster than nationally Third-level education up only 4 points — behind the national rise Population grew 25.9% — well above the national 8% Recorded crime falling

Where Kildysart sits.

Co. Clare · 2 bus stops · no rail.

53 min
drive to Limerick

#29 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

66/100
#29 liveability#18 value
Affordability91
Family & community81
Environment80
Safety68
Transport & services65
Schools & education52
Local economy52

Ranked on quality of life alone — cost of living excluded, so the genuinely best areas rank top even though they cost more. Factor in price and Kildysart is #18 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €172,250.

€117,500€244,500
-38.9%0% new-build20 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

91/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

81/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

80/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

68/100
48.8/1,000 · Clare
Recorded crime falling

A community that's growing.

209 people, up 25.9% since 2016.

Who lives here.

26%
third-level
31%
professional
8.3%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

75% own10.2% rent9.4% social

Kildysart: common questions

Is Kildysart a good place to live?

Kildysart, Co. Clare, scores 66/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #29 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Kildysart safe?

Kildysart scores 68/100 on safety, ~48.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much does it cost to buy a house in Kildysart?

The median sale price in Kildysart over the last 24 months was €172,250, most between €117,500 and €244,500 (Property Price Register).

Is Kildysart on the up?

Kildysart is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 11% → 5% — faster than nationally, third-level education up only 4 points — behind the national rise, population grew 25.9% — well above the national 8%, recorded crime falling.

Are there new builds in Kildysart?

New builds are rare in Kildysart — under 1% of recent sales (Property Price Register).

Is Kildysart good for families?

Kildysart scores 81/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 25.9% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Kildysart?

Kildysart scores 52/100 for schools and education.

What is the commute like from Kildysart?

Kildysart is about 53 minutes by road from Limerick.

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 July 2026.