Living in Marino, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Marino
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Marino
- Schools in Marino
- Things to do in and around Marino
- Where Marino is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Marino
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Marino
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Marino
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Marino a nice place to live?
Marino is home to about 1,096 households, 47% owner-occupied and 48% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €600,000, versus €454,000 across the Dublin region. The Department of Education dataset lists 9 schools keyed to the town (5 primary, 4 post-primary), and there are 550 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Clontarf Road, 0.6 km away, and 20 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Marino is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 47.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €600,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 31 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Marino: 47.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Marino
2,530 people live in Marino on Census 2022 night. 47% of households own their home and 48% rent, so Marino leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (46%). 13% are under 15 and 12% are aged 65 and over. 59% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,530 |
| Owner-occupied households | 47% |
| Rented households | 48% |
| Aged under 15 | 13% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 40% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% |
| Third level or higher | 59% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 66% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 22% |
| Commute by public transport | 29% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 46% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Clontarf West D electoral division around Marino.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Clontarf Road (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Marino: 3 operators
Getting around Marino
Marino is served by 3 public-transport operators running 20 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 (a sample of 20)
- 6 - Howth Dart Stn - Lower Abbey Street
- 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
- 73 - Kilnamanagh Road - Griffith Avenue East
- H1 - Baldoyle - Lower Abbey Street
- H2 - Malahide - Lower Abbey Street
- H3 - Howth Summit - Lower Abbey Street
- N2 - Clontarf Station - Heuston Train Stn
- N4 - Blanchardstown - Point Village
- 130 - Talbot Street - Castle Avenue
- 27A - Blunden Drive - Eden Quay
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 Marino
There are 5 primary and 4 post-primary schools in and around Marino, 4 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Temple Comprehensive School | Post-primary | 899 | |
| Árdscoil Rís | Post-primary | 560 | |
| S N Mhuire Na Mbrathar | Primary | 336 | |
| St Vincents De Paul Junior N S | Primary | 334 | |
| St Vincent De Paul Senior School | Primary | 305 | |
| Marino College | Post-primary | 277 | DEIS |
| St Josephs C.B.S. | Post-primary | 263 | DEIS |
| St Marys N S | Primary | 212 | DEIS |
| St Joseph¿S Primary School, An Edmund Rice School | Primary | 116 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Marino
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (1 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (3 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (4 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (6 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 Marino is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Marino
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €600,000 (+3.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | n/a |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €600,000 |
Recent sales in Marino
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 26 | 36 CROYDON GREEN, MARINO, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €567,000 |
| 11 Sep 26 | 24 ST DECLANS TERRACE, MARINO, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €120,000 |
| 28 Aug 26 | 39 BRIAN ROAD, MARINO, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €495,000 |
| 26 Aug 26 | 57 PHILIPSBURGH TERRACE, MARINO, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €676,500 |
| 18 Aug 26 | 60 ST DECLANS RD, MARINO, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €775,000 |
| 14 Aug 26 | 44 SHELMARTIN AVENUE, MARINO, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €565,000 |
| 10 Aug 26 | 14 SHELMARTIN AVENUE, MARINO, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €702,000 |
| 24 Jul 26 | 91 BRIAN AVE, MARINO, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €550,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Marino median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €505,000 | 39 sales | |
| 2024 | €563,500 | 32 sales | |
| 2025 | €580,000 | 31 sales | |
| 2026 | €615,032 | 24 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Marino
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
Marino compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Marino | 600000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Marino
The median home (€600,000) falls in LPT Band 5, a base charge of €523 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Marino
In the 12 months to September 2026, 39 planning grants were recorded in and around Marino, including 16 new homes approved across those grants. Data gap: the DHLGH planning layer holds no Dublin City Council application received after 30 Jul 2026, although the council's own register is still publishing, so this figure understates the last 12 months until the department resumes ingestion.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | (i) demolition of existing vacant and derelict buildings on site, formally used as a public house; (ii) the construction of 10 residential units, as... | 10 |
| 2025-11-21 | Construction of two storey (92.2 sqm) extension to rear at first and second floor level and internal alterations for conversion of 1st and 2nd floor... | 2 |
| 2026-07-15 | The provision of a 61sqm, 1-bed with attic room, 2 & ½ -storey mews dwelling, with single-storey element against rear boundary. Slate pitched roof to... | 1 |
| 2026-03-23 | PERMISSION for the development of 1no. single storey to rear, part 2-storey, 2 bed dwelling located on a site adjacent to 185 Charlemont, Griffth... | 1 |
| 2026-02-19 | Planning permission is sought for the construction of a new 2 storey, attached dwelling to the side of 24 St Declan’s Terrace, including alterations... | 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 16 homes approved here in the last year are about 1% of Marino's roughly 1,096 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Marino, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Marino, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Marino →
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 · Sandycove · Mount Merrion · Rathgar · Glenageary · Rathmines
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 Marino
What's it like to live in Marino?
Marino is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 47.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Marino?
A home in Marino costs a median €600,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Marino to Dublin?
About 10 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Marino?
Schools in Marino include Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Árdscoil Rís, S N Mhuire Na Mbrathar, St Vincents De Paul Junior N S, among 5 primary and 4 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Marino?
Marino had a population of 2,530 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Marino had a population of 2,530 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 2,530 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,096 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47% |
| Rented homes | 48% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Each point is the median of that calendar year's open-market sales on the Property Price Register. 2026 is a part year, covering the 24 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €600,000.
Could a home in Marino pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Marino's median price. There's no RTB rent for Marino yet, so the monthly rent below is an estimate. Change it to a real 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 Marino?
Pre-filled with Marino's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Assumes 4x gross income for a first-time buyer or 3.5x otherwise, plus your deposit, with no minimum deposit applied (the Central Bank's 10% floor can cap the price lower; the affordability calculator applies it), and a 3.7% rate over 30 years unless you change them.
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 Marino property
Pre-filled with Marino's median price. Change the purchase price, tick new build if it applies, 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. New builds: duty is charged on the price net of 13.5% VAT. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Marino home
Pre-filled with Marino's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025) and your local authority's 2026 adjustment factor.
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table and Local Adjustment Factors (source: revenue.ie). Each local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT service for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Marino
No RTB rental data for Marino yet, so this starts from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies are covered by national rent control: for a standard tenancy the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower. This computes the 2% leg as an illustrative cap.
No figure for this tenancy type: it follows CPI with no 2% cap and this widget holds no CPI series. Use the official RTB Rent Calculator.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). Illustrative, not legal advice: if CPI is below 2% the lawful ceiling is lower, and the RTB Rent Calculator at rtb.ie is the official tool.
What a month in Marino costs
Real figures for Marino: 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). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Marino'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.
More on Marino
- Marino house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Marino: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Dublin: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Dublin planning applications by district: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.