Place profile · Palatine, Co. Carlow

Is Palatine a good place to live?

Palatine, Co. Carlow scores 56/100 for quality of life, #74 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “stagnating”. The median home sells for €282,820 (most €277,500–€326,500), it scores 62/100 for safety (57.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 276 people live here, up 4.2% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on local economy.

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

Palatine is stagnating.

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

↓ Unemployment fell 8% → 4%, in line with nationally↑ Third-level education up only 2 points — behind the national rise

Where Palatine sits.

Co. Carlow.

64 min
drive to Waterford

#74 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

56/100
#74 liveability#66 value
Affordability96
Family & community70
Environment69
Transport & services64
Safety62
Schools & education42
Local economy32

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 Palatine is #66 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €282,820.

€277,500€326,500
7 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

96/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

70/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

69/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

62/100
57.6/1,000 · Kilkenny/Carlow

A community that's growing.

276 people, up 4.2% since 2016.

Who lives here.

44%
third-level
49%
professional
4%
unemployment
Affluence: affluent

Mostly owner-occupied.

86.4% own8.3% rent4.7% social

For sale in Palatine right now.

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Schools & education 42/100↓ Local economy 32/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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Palatine: common questions

Is Palatine a good place to live?

Palatine, Co. Carlow, scores 56/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #74 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Palatine safe?

Palatine scores 62/100 on safety, ~57.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Palatine over the last 24 months was €282,820, most between €277,500 and €326,500 (Property Price Register).

Is Palatine on the up?

Palatine is rated "Stagnating" — unemployment fell 8% → 4%, in line with nationally, third-level education up only 2 points — behind the national rise.

Is there much new development or planning activity in Palatine?

1 planning application was lodged within Palatine in the last 12 months (20 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Palatine good for families?

Palatine scores 70/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 4.2% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Palatine?

Palatine scores 42/100 for schools and education.

What is the commute like from Palatine?

Palatine is about 64 minutes by road from Waterford.

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.