Living in Artane, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Artane
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Artane
- Schools in Artane
- Things to do in and around Artane
- Where Artane is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Artane
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Artane
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Artane
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Artane is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 76.0% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €525,000 to buy or €2,285 a month to rent (a 5.2% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 133 sales · updated July 2026
How Artane compares: at €525,000 it is 5% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.2% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Artane: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 3 new homes approved in the last year; prices +7.7% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Artane — 76.0% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Artane
3,758 people live in Artane on Census 2022 night. 76% of households own their home and 21% rent, so Artane leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (42%). 16% are under 15 and 16% are aged 65 and over. 54% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,758 |
| Owner-occupied households | 76% |
| Rented households | 21% |
| Aged under 15 | 16% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% |
| Third level or higher | 54% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 58% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 42% |
| Commute by public transport | 28% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 27% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Clontarf West A electoral division around Artane.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Harmonstown (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Artane — 3 operators
Getting around Artane
Artane is served by 3 public-transport operators running 10 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 14 - Dundrum Luas Stn - Ardlea Rd (Beaumont)
- 15 - Ballycullen Road - Clongriffin
- 27 - Jobstown - Clare Hall
- 42 - Sand's Hotel Portmarnock - Eden Quay
- 43 - Talbot Street - Swords Business Park
- 104 - Clontarf Station - DCU (The Helix)
- 27A - Blunden Drive - Eden Quay
- 27B - Eden Quay - Harristown
- 27X - Clare Hall - UCD Belfield
- 42n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Portmarnock, Strand Road (St.Anne's Estate)
Source: Transport for Ireland GTFS_All feed (NTA), CC-BY 4.0. Stops matched to the town within a 6 km radius; route list capped.
Schools in Artane
There are 3 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Artane, 4 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. David'S College | Post-primary | 505 | DEIS |
| St Brigids Convent N S | Primary | 369 | |
| St Marys Secondary School | Post-primary | 319 | DEIS |
| St Davids N S | Primary | 308 | DEIS |
| St John Of God N S | Primary | 182 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Artane
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (2 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (6 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (6 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (8 km)
- Walking trails in County Dublin: Wicklow Way · Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue) · Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red) · Carrickgollogan - Lead Mines Way - (Orange)
- Nature reserves: Wicklow Mountains National Park · North Bull Island Nature Reserve · Rogerstown Estuary Nature Reserve
Where Artane is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Artane
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €525,000 (+7.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,285 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.2% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.1% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €895,000 / €523,000 |
What this means: New builds in Artane sell at about a 71% premium to second-hand homes (€895,000 vs €523,000).
Recent sales in Artane
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 26 | 4 ARDMORE GROVE, ARTANE, DUBLIN5 | Second-hand | €534,000 |
| 18 Jun 26 | 33 PAIRC LEIN, ARTANE, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €530,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 20 CHANEL AVE, ARTANE, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €475,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 342 ARDMORE DR, ARTANE, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €595,000 |
| 08 Jun 26 | 12 BROOKWOOD LAWN, ARTANE, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €750,000 |
| 08 Jun 26 | 7 TIMBER MILLS, ARTANE, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €380,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 72 ARDLEA ROAD, ARTANE, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €445,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 8 NEWLANDS COURT, KILMORE ROAD, ARTANE | Second-hand | €373,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Artane median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €427,500 | 123 sales | |
| 2024 | €469,000 | 124 sales | |
| 2025 | €498,000 | 128 sales | |
| 2026 | €526,500 | 54 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | €2,514 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Artane
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Artane compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Artane | 525000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Artane?
At a glance: €525,000 to buy versus €2,285 a month to rent, a 5.2% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Artane
The median home (€525,000) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Artane: the March 2026 rent rules
Every rent increase is now capped at the lesser of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation, nationwide since 1 March 2026. A review needs 90 days' notice on the RTB form, no more than one in any 12 months, and the notice must cite three comparable homes from the RTB Rent Register. Check any rent increase against the legal cap, or see average rents for every Leinster town.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Artane
In the 12 months to July 2026, 27 planning grants were recorded in and around Artane, including 3 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-15 | I, Tara McGrath, intend to apply for permission for the development at No. 1 St. Brigid’s Road, Dublin 5. The proposed development will include the... | 3 |
| 2026-04-22 | Development comprising changes to existing front garden to include partial removal of front wall with new piers to form new vehicle access and 1 No... | |
| 2026-04-14 | RETENTION/PERMISSION : The development seeking retention permission consists of the creation of a vehicular access and provision of car parking in... | |
| 2026-04-14 | Planning permission for attic conversion with hip roof to gable and dormer to rear to accommodate stairs to allow conversion of attic as non... | |
| 2026-04-14 | THE CHANGE OF USE OF THE EXISTING GARAGE SPACE TO HABITABLE SPACE, IN ADDITION WE INTEND TO DEMOLISH THE EXISTING GROUND FLOOR SINGLE STOREY... |
Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (ArcGIS, CC-BY 4.0). Granted applications keyed to the nearest town within 7 km. Homes column shows residential units in the application where recorded.
What this means: The 3 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Artane's roughly 1,443 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Artane, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Artane, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Artane →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,458,154 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +8.2% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 116.6 |
| New dwelling permissions (Dublin region, 2017) | 848 thousand m² |
Planning permissions are reported at NUTS3 region level; counties in this region share a figure.
Sources: CSO F1001, CIA02, BHQ09. CC-BY 4.0.
Nearby Dublin towns
Dartry · Mount Merrion · Sandycove · Glenageary · Dalkey · Rathgar
All Dublin house prices · All Leinster house prices
Sources: CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, Property Price Register (PSRA), CSO RPPI, RTB via CSO. CC-BY. Figures verifiable at the official source.
Common questions about living in Artane
What's it like to live in Artane?
Artane is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 76.0% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Artane?
A home in Artane costs a median €525,000 to buy or €2,285 a month to rent, a 5.2% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Artane to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Artane?
Schools in Artane include St. David'S College, St Brigids Convent N S, St Marys Secondary School, St Davids N S, among 3 primary and 2 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Artane pay as a buy-to-let?
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Illustrative. Assumes ~18% of rent for management, insurance and voids; 25-year mortgage on the borrowed share; ~4% acquisition costs. Not financial advice.
What can you afford to buy in Artane?
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Central Bank rules: 3.5x gross income for most buyers; first-time buyers can borrow up to 90% LTV. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Artane property
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Irish residential stamp duty: 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% on any amount above. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Artane home
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Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table (source: revenue.ie). Your local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT reckoner for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Artane
Pre-filled with Artane's median rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). RPZ_CAP_PCT = 2.0% per annum -- flagged for Bryan to verify the exact statutory rate before publishing. Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.