Place profile · Kilkishen, Co. Clare

Is Kilkishen a good place to live?

Kilkishen is moving with the market.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 14% → 11%, in line with nationally

Where Kilkishen sits.

Co. Clare · 3 bus stops · no rail.

29 min
drive to Limerick

Ranked #1 in Clare for quality of life.

70/100
#18 nationally
Affordability91
Family & community81
Environment80
Safety68
Transport & services65
Schools & education52
Local economy52

Homes sell for €235,625.

€64,500€276,250
0% new-build12 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

A community that's growing.

651 people, up 8% since 2016.

Who lives here.

31%
third-level
35%
professional
12.7%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

82.8% own8.7% rent6.4% social

For sale in Kilkishen right now.

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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.