Living in Kilmainham, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Kilmainham
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Kilmainham
- Things to do in and around Kilmainham
- Where Kilmainham is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Kilmainham
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Kilmainham
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Kilmainham
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Kilmainham a nice place to live?
Kilmainham is home to about 2,207 households, 11% owner-occupied and 83% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €454,000, versus €466,000 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €1,926 a month. There are 552 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Dublin Heuston, 1 km away, and 33 bus and rail routes serve the town, including the Luas. The sections below break each of these down.
Kilmainham is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 11.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €454,000 to buy or €1,926 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 5.1% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 38 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Kilmainham: 11.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Kilmainham
5,117 people live in Kilmainham on Census 2022 night. 11% of households own their home and 83% rent, so Kilmainham leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by public transport (39%). 8% are under 15 and 5% are aged 65 and over. 78% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5,117 |
| Owner-occupied households | 11% |
| Rented households | 83% |
| Aged under 15 | 8% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 65% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% |
| Third level or higher | 78% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 77% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 23% |
| Commute by public transport | 39% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 37% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Ushers A electoral division around Kilmainham.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dublin Heuston (in the town), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Kilmainham: 5 operators
Getting around Kilmainham
Kilmainham is served by 5 public-transport operators running 33 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Express Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, LUAS and Nitelink, Dublin Bus. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 33)
- 13 - Grange Castle - Harristown
- 52 - Intel - Ringsend
- 60 - Forbes Street - Tallaght
- 68 - Newcastle / Greenogue Business Pk - Hawkins St
- 69 - Rathcoole - Hawkins St
- 73 - Kilnamanagh Road - Griffith Avenue East
- C1 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C2 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C3 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C4 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- G1 - Red Cow LUAS - Spencer Dock
- G2 - Liffey Valley SC - Spencer Dock
- 122 - Drimnagh - Ashington
- 126 - Dublin - Rathangan
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.
Things to do in and around Kilmainham
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (0 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (2 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (3 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (5 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 Kilmainham is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Kilmainham
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €454,000 (+2.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,926 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.1% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.0% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €454,000 |
Recent sales in Kilmainham
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 26 | 53A METROPOLITAN APTS, KILMAINHAM, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €325,000 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 13 THE ORCHARD, KILMAINHAM, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €409,000 |
| 22 Jun 26 | 442 OLD CHOCOLATE FACTORY, KILMAINHAM, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €475,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | APT.45, BOWBRIDGE PLACE, KILMAINHAM | Second-hand | €390,000 |
| 10 Jun 26 | 66 OLD KILMAINHAM, KILMAINHAM, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €850,000 |
| 03 Jun 26 | 8 MOUNT BROWN, KILMAINHAM, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €477,000 |
| 28 May 26 | 73 ROTHE ABBEY, SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD, KILMAINHAM | Second-hand | €575,000 |
| 26 May 26 | 103 KICKHAM RD, KILMAINHAM, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €566,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Kilmainham median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €393,000 | 41 sales | |
| 2024 | €470,000 | 35 sales | |
| 2025 | €432,000 | 36 sales | |
| 2026 | €475,000 | 22 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,522 | €2,057 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Kilmainham
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
Kilmainham compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Kilmainham | 454000 |
Rent or buy in Kilmainham?
At a glance: €454,000 to buy versus €1,926 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.1% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Kilmainham
The median home (€454,000) 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 Kilmainham: 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 Kilmainham
In the 12 months to August 2026, 10 planning grants were recorded in and around Kilmainham.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Proposed construction of single-story extension to rear of existing dwelling (lower ground level apartment) along with internal modifications, to... | |
| 2026-06-11 | PERMISSION AND RETENTION: Dublin City Council. I, Teo Ciuta, seek retention permission for a ground floor extension to the side and rear and planning... | |
| 2026-05-20 | The development seeking retention permission consists of the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear of the house. The development... | |
| 2026-04-24 | The proposed development will consist of the demolition of an existing single storey rear extension, two-storey bay window, existing side gate and... | |
| 2026-03-18 | The proposed development will consist of works to the existing dwelling comprising the: demolition of the existing front porch and the existing... |
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.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Kilmainham, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Kilmainham, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Kilmainham →
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 · Rathgar · Rathmines · Dalkey
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 Kilmainham
What's it like to live in Kilmainham?
Kilmainham is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 11.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Kilmainham?
A home in Kilmainham costs a median €454,000 to buy or €1,926 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.1% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Kilmainham to Dublin?
About 11 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What is the population of Kilmainham?
Kilmainham had a population of 5,117 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Kilmainham had a population of 5,117 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 5,117 |
|---|---|
| Households | 2,207 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 11% |
| Rented homes | 83% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Kilmainham 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 Kilmainham?
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Central Bank of Ireland mortgage measures (since Jan 2023): first-time buyers can borrow up to 4x gross income, movers and second or subsequent buyers up to 3.5x, both with a minimum 10% deposit. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Kilmainham property
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Irish residential stamp duty (rates in force since 2 October 2024): 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% from €1,000,000 to €1,500,000; 6% on any amount above €1,500,000. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Kilmainham home
Pre-filled with Kilmainham's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025).
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 Kilmainham
Pre-filled with Kilmainham'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). Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.
What a month in Kilmainham costs
Real figures for Kilmainham: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Average rent by size: 1 bed €1,522 · 2 bed €2,057
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Kilmainham's median Property Price Register sale price over 30 years, plus Revenue's 2026 LPT band charge divided by 12. Excludes utilities, insurance, management fees and council LPT adjustments. Illustrative, not financial advice.
See the full Kilmainham house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Kilmainham covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.