Living in Wicklow
Wicklow is a large local electoral area in Eastern and Midland, Ireland, home to 32,593 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 20%, #30 of 156), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 23%, #37 of 166), single parents (top 25%, #38 of 156).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wicklow
- It is right on the coast of the Irish Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 34 min and sets around 16:10; in late June it sets around 21:54.
How Wicklow ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Ireland. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Ireland | In Eastern and Midland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #50 of 156 | #45 of 68 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #114 of 166 | #55 of 69 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #30 of 156 | #28 of 68 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #38 of 156 | #34 of 68 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #111 of 156 | #55 of 68 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 48 | #106 of 156 | #55 of 68 | Map |
| Early retiree | 54 | #125 of 166 | #60 of 69 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 59 | #98 of 166 | #58 of 69 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #87 of 156 | #44 of 68 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #88 of 166 | #54 of 69 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 37 | #99 of 166 | #53 of 69 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 34 | #103 of 156 | #52 of 68 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #89 of 166 | #21 of 69 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 53 | #37 of 166 | #14 of 69 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #89 of 166 | #25 of 69 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #102 of 166 | #59 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 43 | #84 of 166 | #47 of 69 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #75 of 166 | #47 of 69 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #38 of 147 | #19 of 59 | Map |
| Business owner | 33 | #114 of 166 | #53 of 69 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Greystones 15 km
- Bray West 22 km
- Arklow 22 km
- Bray East 23 km
- Killiney-Shankill 28 km
- Dún Laoghaire 32 km
- Glencullen-Sandyford 33 km
- Blackrock 34 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.