Living in Lusk, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Lusk
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Lusk
- Schools in Lusk
- Things to do in and around Lusk
- Where Lusk is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Lusk
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Lusk
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Lusk
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Lusk a nice place to live?
Lusk is home to about 2,737 households, 71% owner-occupied and 24% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €495,000, versus €500,000 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €1,947 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 6 schools keyed to the town (5 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 46 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Rush and Lusk, 1.6 km away, and 10 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Lusk is a town in Co. Dublin, about 26 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 71.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €495,000 to buy or €1,947 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 4.7% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 242 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Lusk: 71.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Lusk
8,806 people live in Lusk on Census 2022 night. 71% of households own their home and 24% rent, so Lusk leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (55%). It skews young: 27% are under 15 against 7% aged 65 and over. 43% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,806 |
| Owner-occupied households | 71% |
| Rented households | 24% |
| Aged under 15 | 27% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% |
| Third level or higher | 43% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 64% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 55% |
| Commute by public transport | 18% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 23% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Lusk built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Rush and Lusk (1.6 km away), on the Drogheda/Dundalk and Rosslare lines
Public transport serving Lusk: Rail + bus
Getting around Lusk
Lusk is served by 6 public-transport operators running 10 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, McConnon Travel and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| McConnon Travel | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 33 - Balbriggan - Lower Abbey St
- 101 - Dublin - Airport - Drogheda
- 33A - Dublin Airport - Balbriggan
- 33E - Lwr Abbey St - Portrane - Skerries
- 33T - Skerries - Donabate
- 33X - Skerries - Custom House Quay / St Stephen Green
- 33n - Westmoreland Street - Balbriggan
- GD01 - UCD - Monaghan
- 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 Lusk
There are 5 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Lusk.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusk Community College | Post-primary | 1081 | |
| S N Lusca | Primary | 413 | |
| Rush And Lusk Educate Together Ns | Primary | 393 | |
| Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins | Primary | 366 | |
| Corduff N S | Primary | 83 | |
| Baile Falbach | Primary | 69 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Lusk
- Heritage nearby: Lusk (0 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (18 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (21 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (21 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 Lusk is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Lusk
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €495,000 (+5.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,947 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.7% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.7% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €499,950 / €417,500 |
What this means: New builds in Lusk sell at about a 20% premium to second-hand homes (€499,950 vs €417,500).
Recent sales in Lusk
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 26 | 33 Clonrath Hill, Lusk | New | €440,484 |
| 30 Jul 26 | 30 Clonrath Hill, Lusk | New | €427,312 |
| 24 Jul 26 | 39 Clonrath Hill, Lusk | New | €449,339 |
| 22 Jul 26 | 4 Regles Park, Minister's Road, Lusk | New | €555,066 |
| 22 Jul 26 | 6 CHAPEL FARM DR, LUSK, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €345,000 |
| 21 Jul 26 | 8 DUN EMER AVE, LUSK, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €550,000 |
| 16 Jul 26 | 18 CLONRATH HILL, LUSK, CO. DUBLIN | New | €458,150 |
| 16 Jul 26 | 21 DUN EMER DR, LUSK, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €460,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Lusk median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €400,000 | 228 sales | |
| 2024 | €456,500 | 118 sales | |
| 2025 | €490,000 | 185 sales | |
| 2026 | €499,999 | 119 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Lusk
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
Lusk compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Lusk | 495000 |
Rent or buy in Lusk?
At a glance: €495,000 to buy versus €1,947 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.7% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Lusk
The median home (€495,000) 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 Lusk: 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 Lusk
In the 12 months to August 2026, 43 planning grants were recorded in and around Lusk.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | The development will consist of: (1) Retention permission for alterat | |
| 2026-07-29 | We, Donal and Lisa Collins, intend to apply for Planning Permission fo | |
| 2026-07-23 | A) change of use from Credit Union to Day Centre for persons with an i | |
| 2026-07-21 | The construction of a two-storey, three-bedroom detached dwelling (c. | |
| 2026-07-15 | The development will consist of the installation of a canopy to cover |
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 Lusk, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Lusk, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Lusk →
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 Lusk
What's it like to live in Lusk?
Lusk is a town in Co. Dublin, about 26 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 71.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Lusk?
A home in Lusk costs a median €495,000 to buy or €1,947 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.7% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Lusk to Dublin?
About 26 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Lusk?
Schools in Lusk include Lusk Community College, S N Lusca, Rush And Lusk Educate Together Ns, Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins, among 5 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Lusk?
Lusk had a population of 8,806 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Lusk had a population of 8,806 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 8,806 |
|---|---|
| Households | 2,737 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71% |
| Rented homes | 24% |
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 Lusk pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Lusk's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2025). Change any figure and it recalculates instantly.
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 Lusk?
Pre-filled with Lusk's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 Lusk property
Pre-filled with Lusk's median price. Change the purchase price and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
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 Lusk home
Pre-filled with Lusk'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 Lusk
Pre-filled with Lusk'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 Lusk costs
Real figures for Lusk: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Lusk'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 Lusk house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Lusk covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
Weighing it against somewhere else? See Lusk vs Rush for a family, side by side on price, rent, yield and rail access.