Place profile · Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo

Is Kiltimagh a good place to live?

Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo scores 60/100 for quality of life, #57 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “stagnating”. The median home sells for €187,500 (most €126,250–€238,750), it scores 82/100 for safety (26.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 1,232 people live here. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on schools & education.

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

Kiltimagh is stagnating.

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

Unemployment fell just 2 points — lagging the national fall Prices up 39.8%

Where Kiltimagh sits.

Co. Mayo · 2 bus stops · no rail.

73 min
drive to Galway

#57 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

60/100
#57 liveability#35 value
Affordability100
Family & community86
Safety82
Environment80
Local economy42
Transport & services39
Schools & education30

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

Homes sell for €187,500.

€126,250€238,750
↑ +39.8%0% new-build70 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

86/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

80/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

82/100
26.9/1,000 · Mayo

The community here.

1,232 people.

Who lives here.

35%
third-level
36%
professional
11.3%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

71% own18.6% rent5.2% social

The honest trade-offs.

Transport & services 39/100 Schools & education 30/100

Kiltimagh: common questions

Is Kiltimagh a good place to live?

Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo, scores 60/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #57 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Kiltimagh safe?

Kiltimagh scores 82/100 on safety, ~26.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Kiltimagh over the last 24 months was €187,500, most between €126,250 and €238,750 (Property Price Register).

Is Kiltimagh on the up?

Kiltimagh is rated "Stagnating" — unemployment fell just 2 points — lagging the national fall, prices up 39.8%.

Are there new builds in Kiltimagh?

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

Is there much new development or planning activity in Kiltimagh?

3 planning applications were lodged within Kiltimagh in the last 12 months, covering 1 residential unit (31 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Kiltimagh good for families?

Kiltimagh scores 86/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Kiltimagh?

Kiltimagh scores 30/100 for schools and education, with 2 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Kiltimagh?

Kiltimagh is about 73 minutes by road from Galway.

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.