Place profile · Kilmihill, Co. Clare

Is Kilmihill a good place to live?

Kilmihill, Co. Clare scores 46/100 for quality of life, #107 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “steady — moves with the market”. The median home sells for €240,000 (most €140,000–€250,000), it scores 68/100 for safety (48.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 472 people live here, up 6.1% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on schools & education.

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

Kilmihill is moving with the market.

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

Unemployment fell 17% → 12%, in line with nationally Prices up 37.7%

Where Kilmihill sits.

Co. Clare · 2 bus stops · no rail.

57 min
drive to Limerick

#107 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

46/100
#107 liveability#103 value
Affordability100
Family & community81
Safety68
Environment60
Local economy25
Transport & services22
Schools & education18

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 Kilmihill is #103 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €240,000.

€140,000€250,000
↑ +37.7%0% new-build5 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

81/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

60/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

68/100
48.8/1,000 · Clare

A community that's growing.

472 people, up 6.1% since 2016.

Who lives here.

23%
third-level
27%
professional
14.3%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

Mostly owner-occupied.

67.7% own17% rent9.6% social

The honest trade-offs.

Transport & services 22/100 Schools & education 18/100

Kilmihill: common questions

Is Kilmihill a good place to live?

Kilmihill, Co. Clare, scores 46/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #107 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Kilmihill safe?

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

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

The median sale price in Kilmihill over the last 24 months was €240,000, most between €140,000 and €250,000 (Property Price Register).

Is Kilmihill on the up?

Kilmihill is rated "Steady — moves with the market" — unemployment fell 17% → 12%, in line with nationally, prices up 37.7%.

Are there new builds in Kilmihill?

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

Is there much new development or planning activity in Kilmihill?

2 planning applications were lodged within Kilmihill in the last 12 months, covering 1 residential unit (27 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Kilmihill good for families?

Kilmihill scores 81/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 6.1% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Kilmihill?

Kilmihill scores 18/100 for schools and education, with 2 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Kilmihill?

Kilmihill is about 57 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 August 2026.