Living in Longford, Co. Longford: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Longford
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Longford
- Commute to Dublin from Longford
- Schools in Longford
- Things to do in and around Longford
- Where Longford is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Longford
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Longford
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Longford
- Nearby Longford towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Longford › Living in Longford
Longford is a town in Co. Longford, about 102 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 38.0% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €200,000 to buy or €1,140 a month to rent (a 6.8% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 345 sales · updated July 2026
How Longford compares: at €200,000 it is 19% above the County Longford median of €168k. Its 6.8% gross yield is below the county average of 8.1%.Recent activity in Longford: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 19 new homes approved in the last year; prices +2.6% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Longford — 38.0% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Longford
10,952 people live in Longford on Census 2022 night. 38% of households own their home and 56% rent, so Longford leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by car (60%). It skews young: 22% are under 15 against 14% aged 65 and over. 28% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 10,952 |
| Owner-occupied households | 38% |
| Rented households | 56% |
| Aged under 15 | 22% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 29% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% |
| Third level or higher | 28% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 48% |
| Unemployment rate | 13% |
| Commute by car | 60% |
| Commute by public transport | 9% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 28% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Longford built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Longford (in the town), on the Maynooth and Sligo lines
Public transport serving Longford — Rail + bus
Getting around Longford
Longford is served by 4 public-transport operators running 16 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Éireann, Farrelly's Coaches, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail and TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Farrelly's Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 16)
- 22 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Ballina
- 23 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Sligo
- 65 - Galway - Athlone - Monaghan
- 73 - Waterford - Athlone - Longford
- 425 - Galway - Roscommon - Longford
- 426 - Longford - Roscommon
- 451 - Ballina - Charlestown - Longford
- 466 - Athlone - Longford
- 469 - Sligo - Drumkeeran - Longford
- 816 - Longford - Mullingar
- 862 - Longford - Cavan
- 865 - Lough Gowna - Longford
- AI01 - Longford - Athlone
- LR24 - Ballymahon - Longford
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.
Commute to Dublin from Longford
Driving from Longford to Dublin city centre takes about 95 minutes by car on a clear run. That is faster than 1 of the 25 Leinster commuter towns we have routed to Dublin, the 24th-shortest drive in that set.
| Town | Drive to Dublin |
|---|---|
| Longford, Longford This town | 95 min |
| Leixlip, Kildare Closest routed town | 22 min |
| Wexford, Wexford Farthest routed town | 106 min |
Door-to-centre driving time routed on OpenStreetMap road data via OSRM, no live traffic. Comparison is against the Leinster commuter towns routed so far. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Schools in Longford
There are 6 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Longford, 9 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meán Scoil Muire | Post-primary | 607 | DEIS |
| St. Mel'S College | Post-primary | 603 | DEIS |
| St Josephs Convent | Primary | 527 | DEIS |
| Templemichael College | Post-primary | 363 | DEIS |
| Stonepark N S | Primary | 239 | DEIS |
| Scoil Naomh Micheal | Primary | 224 | DEIS |
| St Emer'S National School | Primary | 215 | DEIS |
| Gaelscoil An Longfoirt | Primary | 112 | DEIS |
| St. Johns National School | Primary | 67 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Longford
- Heritage nearby: Corlea Trackway (13 km) · Granard Motte and Bailey Castle (20 km) · Hill of Uisneach (31 km)
- Walking trails in County Longford: Royal Canal Way · Royal Canal Greenway Walking Trail · Aughnacliffe Mass Bridge Trail · Aughnacliffe Waterfall Trail
Where Longford is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Longford
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €200,000 (+2.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,140 |
| Gross rental yield | 6.8% |
| Net yield (est.) | 5.4% |
| Longford county median | €168k |
| New build / second-hand | €175,585 / €200,000 |
What this means: New builds in Longford sell at about a 12% discount to second-hand homes (€175,585 vs €200,000).
Recent sales in Longford
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | KILLEENDOWD, COLEHILL, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €152,000 |
| 23 Jun 26 | 19 CREEVAGHRUA, CREEVAGHBEG, BALLYMAHON | Second-hand | €225,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | BALLINROEY, DRING, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €155,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 14 GLASSAN LODGE, PROSPECT WOOD, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €147,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 16 ST BRIGIDS TERRACE, LONGFORD, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €100,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 22 THE MILL, CLONDRA, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €185,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 10A CLOVERWELL, EDGEWORTHSTOWN, CO LONGFORD | Second-hand | €155,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | SMEAR HILL, AUGHNACLIFFE, CO LONGFORD | Second-hand | €100,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Longford median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €167,500 | 358 sales | |
| 2024 | €185,500 | 346 sales | |
| 2025 | €192,000 | 375 sales | |
| 2026 | €191,000 | 151 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €874 | €1,071 | €1,212 | €1,313 |
Maximum legal rent increase in Longford
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
Longford compared with County Longford
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Longford | 200000 | |
| County Longford median | 168000 |
Rent or buy in Longford?
At a glance: €200,000 to buy versus €1,140 a month to rent, a 6.8% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Longford
The median home (€200,000) falls in LPT Band 1, a base charge of €95 a year before Longford County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Longford: 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 Longford
In the 12 months to July 2026, 47 planning grants were recorded in and around Longford, including 19 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | (a) demolition of existing disused industrial building, and (b) construction of a 3 storey residential development consisting of 5 no. two bedroom... | 10 |
| 2025-11-26 | the proposed construction of 2 no. single storey semi-detached type dwelling houses, boundary fences/walls, vehicular entrances, connections to the... | 2 |
| 2026-03-13 | the proposed construction of a two storey type dwelling house with detached garage, entrance, boundary wall/fence, sewerage to service the proposed... | 1 |
| 2026-02-03 | proposed two storey dwelling with detached garage, formation of new entrance, wastewater treatment system, polishing filter and all ancillary works | 1 |
| 2026-02-12 | the proposed construction of a bungalow type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fence/wall, suitable onsite treatment system with... | 1 |
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 19 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Longford's roughly 4,037 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Longford, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Longford, Longford.
View the official OPW flood maps for Longford →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 46,751 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +14.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 76.5 |
| New dwelling permissions (Midland region, 2017) | 168 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 Longford towns
Edgeworthstown · Ballymahon · Newtownforbes
All Longford 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 Longford
What's it like to live in Longford?
Longford is a town in Co. Longford, about 102 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 38.0% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Longford?
A home in Longford costs a median €200,000 to buy or €1,140 a month to rent, a 6.8% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Longford to Dublin?
About 102 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Longford?
Schools in Longford include Meán Scoil Muire, St. Mel'S College, St Josephs Convent, Templemichael College, among 6 primary and 3 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 Longford pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Longford?
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Stamp duty on a Longford 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 Longford 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 Longford
Pre-filled with Longford'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.