Place profile · Killiney, Co. Dublin City

Is Killiney a good place to live?

Killiney, Co. Dublin City scores 75/100 for quality of life, #10 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “stagnating”. The median home sells for €511,717 (most €418,781–€801,322), it scores 71/100 for safety (41.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 2,724 people live here. It's strongest on transport & services and environment, weakest on affordability.

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

Killiney is stagnating.

Above average today — improving in absolute terms, but falling behind the national trend.

↑ Unemployment fell just 0 points — lagging the national fall↑ Prices up 16.9%

Where Killiney sits.

Co. Dublin City · 21 bus stops · 4 rail.

22 min
drive to Dublin

#10 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

75/100
#10 liveability#35 value
Transport & services88
Environment80
Schools & education78
Local economy73
Safety71
Family & community62
Affordability10

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 Killiney is #35 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €511,717.

€418,781€801,322
↑ +16.9%13.4% new-build530 sales / 2yr

Well connected.

88/100
Transport & services score

Clean, green surrounds.

80/100
Environment score

Schools on the up.

78/100
Schools & education score

Quiet and safe.

71/100
41.6/1,000 · DMR East

The community here.

2,724 people.

Who lives here.

64%
third-level
60%
professional
6.3%
unemployment
Affluence: affluent

Mostly owner-occupied.

74.3% own22.6% rent2.4% social

For sale in Killiney right now.

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Affordability 10/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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Killiney: common questions

Is Killiney a good place to live?

Killiney, Co. Dublin City, scores 75/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #10 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on transport & services and environment.

Is Killiney safe?

Killiney scores 71/100 on safety, ~41.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Killiney over the last 24 months was €511,717, most between €418,781 and €801,322 (Property Price Register).

Is Killiney on the up?

Killiney is rated "Stagnating" — unemployment fell just 0 points — lagging the national fall, prices up 16.9%.

Are there new builds in Killiney?

About 13% of homes sold in Killiney in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Killiney?

71 planning applications were lodged within Killiney in the last 12 months, covering 8 residential units (463 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Killiney good for families?

Killiney scores 62/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Killiney?

Killiney scores 78/100 for schools and education, with 3 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Killiney?

Killiney is about 22 minutes by road from Dublin, with 4 rail stops nearby.

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.