Place profile · Monasterevin, Co. Kildare

Is Monasterevin a good place to live?

Monasterevin, Co. Kildare scores 65/100 for quality of life, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €351,542 (most €263,250–€391,035), it scores 63/100 for safety (55.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 5,949 people live here. It's strongest on transport & services and affordability, weakest on schools & education.

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

Monasterevin is on the up.

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

Unemployment fell 18% → 9% — faster than nationally Third-level education up 9 points — faster than nationally Prices up 5.9%

Where Monasterevin sits.

Co. Kildare · 14 bus stops · 1 rail.

54 min
drive to Dublin

Quality of life.

65/100
Transport & services88
Affordability85
Environment82
Family & community75
Safety63
Local economy43
Schools & education21

Homes sell for €351,542.

€263,250€391,035
↑ +5.9%6.8% new-build139 sales / 2yr

Well connected.

88/100
Transport & services score

Affordable for its access.

85/100
Affordability score

Clean, green surrounds.

82/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

63/100
55.1/1,000 · Kildare

The community here.

5,949 people.

Who lives here.

28%
third-level
30%
professional
13.3%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

71.3% own19% rent8.2% social

The honest trade-offs.

Local economy 43/100 Schools & education 21/100

Monasterevin: common questions

Is Monasterevin a good place to live?

Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, scores 65/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded). It's strongest on transport & services and affordability.

Is Monasterevin safe?

Monasterevin scores 63/100 on safety, ~55.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Monasterevin over the last 24 months was €351,542, most between €263,250 and €391,035 (Property Price Register).

Is Monasterevin on the up?

Monasterevin is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 18% → 9% — faster than nationally, third-level education up 9 points — faster than nationally, prices up 5.9%.

Are there new builds in Monasterevin?

About 7% of homes sold in Monasterevin in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Monasterevin?

26 planning applications were lodged within Monasterevin in the last 12 months, covering 18 residential units (250 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Monasterevin good for families?

Monasterevin scores 75/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Monasterevin?

Monasterevin scores 21/100 for schools and education, with 4 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Monasterevin?

Monasterevin is about 54 minutes by road from Dublin, with 1 rail stop 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.