County Kildare — Median net household income — the highest in Ireland
Kildare has the highest median net household income of Ireland's 26 counties, at €60,707 against €51,810 nationally (+€8,897). The map shows the electoral-division values behind the county figure.
Kildare is +€8,897 vs the national figure on median net household income.
Key statistics — County Kildare
Median net household income
€60,707
#1 of 26 counties
National
€51,810
median net household income
Commute over 60 min
13.2%
National: 8.7%
At work (aged 15+)
59.1%
National: 56.1%
Top electoral divisions — Median net household income in Kildare
The electoral divisions within County Kildare with the highest median net household income, Census 2022.
Electoral Division
Median net household income
1. LADYTOWN
€78,813
2. KILLASHEE
€78,735
3. CARRAGH
€78,200
4. DROICHEAD NUA (NEWBRIDGE) RURAL
€76,178
5. STRAFFAN
€75,845
Explore Kildare data on the map
Every electoral division in County Kildare is mapped. Hover to inspect Census 2022 figures or ask the AI analyst for a plain-language explanation.
County Kildare has the highest median net household income in Ireland — €60,707 in Census 2022.
What does this measure?
This measures the median net annual household income (CSO, 2022). This is the CSO published county median (Geographical Profiles of Income in Ireland, a Frontier Series output), not an average of the electoral-division values on the map.
How does it compare nationally?
Kildare€60,707
National avg€51,810
Difference+€8,897
Rank1 / 26
Kildare and its neighbours — Median net household income
Kildare ranks 1 of 7 (highest first) on median net household income, among itself and the neighbouring counties that share a boundary with it (boundaries: OSi/Tailte Éireann).
County-level figures aggregate all electoral divisions within Kildare.
The map shows the variation between electoral divisions that county averages do not.
View the full Kildare area guide →
Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Kildare · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
How does Kildare's median net household income compare to the national figure?
Kildare has the highest median net household income of Ireland's 26 counties, at €60,707 against €51,810 nationally (+€8,897). The map shows the electoral-division values behind the county figure. IrelandInsights maps this at electoral division level — hover any ED on the map to see its exact figure.
What share of people aged 15+ are at work in Kildare?
In Kildare, 59.1% of people aged 15 and over were at work according to Census 2022, compared with 56.1% nationally. IrelandInsights maps the share at work at electoral division level for every county in Ireland.
What is the housing tenure breakdown in Kildare?
In Kildare, 71.3% of households are owner-occupied and 14.9% rent privately, according to Census 2022. The national averages are 65.9% owner-occupied and 18.0% privately rented.