Living in Clongriffin, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Clongriffin
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Clongriffin
- Schools in Clongriffin
- Things to do in and around Clongriffin
- Where Clongriffin is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Clongriffin
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Clongriffin
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Clongriffin
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Clongriffin is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 73.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €392,500 to buy or €1,975 a month to rent (a 6.0% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 30 sales · updated July 2026
How Clongriffin compares: at €392,500 it is 22% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 6.0% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Clongriffin: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 16 new homes approved in the last year; prices -21.7% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Clongriffin — 73.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Clongriffin
8,096 people live in Clongriffin on Census 2022 night. 74% of households own their home and 22% rent, so Clongriffin leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (46%). 18% are under 15 and 17% are aged 65 and over. 46% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,096 |
| Owner-occupied households | 74% |
| Rented households | 22% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 29% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% |
| Third level or higher | 46% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 58% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 46% |
| Commute by public transport | 27% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 23% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Baldoyle electoral division around Clongriffin.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Clongriffin (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Clongriffin — Rail + bus
Getting around Clongriffin
Clongriffin is served by 4 public-transport operators running 12 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 15 - Ballycullen Road - Clongriffin
- H1 - Baldoyle - Lower Abbey Street
- H2 - Malahide - Lower Abbey Street
- 102 - Dublin Airport - Sutton DART
- 29n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Baldoyle, Warrenhouse Road
- 32X - UCD Belfield - Malahide
- 102A - Swords - Sutton
- 102C - Balgriffin - Sutton
- 102T - Swords - Sutton
- DART - Bray - Howth
- rail - Dublin - Drogheda/Dundalk
- rail - Dublin - Europort
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 Clongriffin
There are 2 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Clongriffin, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Community College | Post-primary | 526 | DEIS |
| Gaelcholáiste Reachrann | Post-primary | 494 | |
| Stapolin Educate Together National School | Primary | 340 | |
| Gaelscoil Ghráinne Mhaol | Primary | 84 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Clongriffin
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (6 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (10 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (11 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (13 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 Clongriffin is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Clongriffin
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €392,500 (-21.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,975 |
| Gross rental yield | 6.0% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.7% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €392,500 |
Recent sales in Clongriffin
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 26 | APT.5 BLOCK 14, MARRSFIELD AVENUE, CLONGRIFFIN | Second-hand | €390,000 |
| 25 May 26 | 6 BEAU PARK RD, CLONGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €502,000 |
| 20 May 26 | APT 16 BLOCK 28, MARRSFIELD AVENUE, CLONGRIFFIN | Second-hand | €380,000 |
| 15 May 26 | 19 RAILWAY RD, CLONGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €468,000 |
| 11 May 26 | 20 PARK ROW, BELLTREE, CLONGRIFFIN | Second-hand | €595,000 |
| 05 May 26 | 5 PARK TERRACE NORTH, BELTREE, CLONGRIFFIN | Second-hand | €537,000 |
| 29 Apr 26 | APT 8, 23 MAIN ST, CLONGRIFFIN | Second-hand | €368,000 |
| 08 Apr 26 | APT 17 BLOCK 18, MARRSFIELD AVE, CLONGRIFFIN | Second-hand | €385,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Clongriffin median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €390,000 | 41 sales | |
| 2024 | €511,000 | 38 sales | |
| 2025 | €540,000 | 20 sales | |
| 2026 | €382,500 | 20 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,649 | €2,047 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Clongriffin
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
Clongriffin compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Clongriffin | 392500 |
Rent or buy in Clongriffin?
At a glance: €392,500 to buy versus €1,975 a month to rent, a 6.0% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Clongriffin
The median home (€392,500) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Clongriffin: 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 Clongriffin
In the 12 months to July 2026, 13 planning grants were recorded in and around Clongriffin, including 16 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | The construction of 14 houses comprising 10 no. 3-bedroom 3-storey houses, 2 no. 3-bedroom 2 1/2 -storey houses, and 2 no. 4-bedroom 3-storey houses... | 14 |
| 2025-09-12 | Planning permission for A. Removal of substandard single and two srorey extensions to side and replacement with new two storey end of terrace... | 1 |
| 2025-07-15 | Demolition of existing side extension and garage, and construction of a three-bedroom two storey detached dwelling with rear attic dormer, new... | 1 |
| 2026-03-27 | Planning permission for attic conversion with roof windows to front an | |
| 2026-03-05 | The development will consist of removing the existing pillar finials a |
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 16 homes approved here in the last year are about 1% of Clongriffin's roughly 2,984 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Clongriffin, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Clongriffin, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Clongriffin →
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 Clongriffin
What's it like to live in Clongriffin?
Clongriffin is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 73.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Clongriffin?
A home in Clongriffin costs a median €392,500 to buy or €1,975 a month to rent, a 6.0% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Clongriffin to Dublin?
About 16 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Clongriffin?
Schools in Clongriffin include Grange Community College, Gaelcholáiste Reachrann, Stapolin Educate Together National School, Gaelscoil Ghráinne Mhaol, among 2 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 Clongriffin pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Clongriffin?
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Stamp duty on a Clongriffin property
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Local Property Tax for a Clongriffin 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 Clongriffin
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