Living in Maynooth, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Maynooth
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Maynooth
- Commute to Dublin from Maynooth
- Schools in Maynooth
- Things to do in and around Maynooth
- Where Maynooth is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Maynooth
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Maynooth
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Maynooth
- Nearby Kildare towns
- Population and demographics
Is Maynooth a nice place to live?
Maynooth is home to about 5,721 households, 61% owner-occupied and 34% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €505,000, versus €458,500 across the Mid-East region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,966 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 8 schools keyed to the town (5 primary, 3 post-primary), and there are 31 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Maynooth, 0.6 km away, and 25 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Maynooth is a town in Co. Kildare, about 28 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 8 schools, 61.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €505,000 to buy or €1,966 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 4.7% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 154 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Maynooth: 61.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Maynooth
17,259 people live in Maynooth on Census 2022 night. 61% of households own their home and 34% rent, so Maynooth leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (50%). It skews young: 20% are under 15 against 8% aged 65 and over. 66% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 17,259 |
| Owner-occupied households | 61% |
| Rented households | 34% |
| Aged under 15 | 20% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 34% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% |
| Third level or higher | 66% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 61% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 50% |
| Commute by public transport | 17% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 30% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Maynooth built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Maynooth (in the town), on the Maynooth and Sligo lines
Public transport serving Maynooth: Rail + bus
Getting around Maynooth
Maynooth is served by 12 public-transport operators running 25 scheduled routes. Operators are Ardcavan Coach Tours, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, JJ Kavanagh, Kearns Transport, McCaffrey Coaches, Piltown Coaches, Slevins Coaches, Streamline Coaches and Wexford Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Ardcavan Coach Tours | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| McCaffrey Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Piltown Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Slevins Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Streamline Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 25)
- 22 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Ballina
- C3 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C4 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C5 - Maynooth - Ringsend Night Service
- C6 - Maynooth - Celbridge - Ringsend Night Service
- W6 - Community College - The Square
- 115 - Dublin - Mullingar
- 139 - Blanchardstown - Naas
- X25 - Maynooth - Easton Rd - UCD
- X26 - Maynooth - Louisa Bridge - Leeson Street Lower
- 115C - Enfield - Killucan - Mullingar
- DY02 - Enfield - Dunboyne
- UM02 - Birr - Maynooth
- UM03 - Dundalk - Drogheda - Maynooth
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 Maynooth
Driving from Maynooth to Dublin city centre takes about 28 minutes by car on a clear run. That makes it the 3rd-closest to Dublin of the 5 Kildare towns we have routed, behind Leixlip at 22 minutes.
| Town | Drive to Dublin |
|---|---|
| Maynooth, Kildare This town | 28 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 Maynooth
There are 5 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Maynooth.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maynooth Post Primary School | Post-primary | 1018 | |
| Maynooth Community College | Post-primary | 962 | |
| Presentation Girls Primary School | Primary | 621 | |
| Maynooth B N S | Primary | 595 | |
| Scoil Ui Fhiaich | Primary | 459 | |
| Maynooth Educate Together National School | Primary | 415 | |
| Gaelscoil Ruairí | Primary | 173 | |
| Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad | Post-primary | 129 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Maynooth
- Heritage nearby: Maynooth Castle (0 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (19 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (22 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (22 km)
- Walking trails in County Kildare: Barrow Way · Royal Canal Way · Grand Canal Way · Ballydermot/Killyguise Loop
- Nature reserve: Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve
Full guide: things to do in Maynooth →
Where Maynooth is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Maynooth
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €505,000 (+10.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,966 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.7% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.6% |
| Kildare county median | €458k |
| New build / second-hand | €601,850 / €495,000 |
What this means: New builds in Maynooth sell at about a 22% premium to second-hand homes (€601,850 vs €495,000).
Recent sales in Maynooth
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 26 | 25 HARBOUR VIEW, MAYNOOTH, KILDARE | Second-hand | €322,000 |
| 16 Sep 26 | 11 LEINSTER LODGE APTS, MAYNOOTH, KILDARE | Second-hand | €320,000 |
| 15 Sep 26 | GARDENVALE, ROWANS TOWN, MAYNOOTH | Second-hand | €690,000 |
| 11 Sep 26 | 30 THE VIEW, NEWTOWN HALL, MAYNOOTH | Second-hand | €330,000 |
| 09 Sep 26 | 20A GREENFIELD DRIVE, MAYNOOTH, CO. KILDARE | New | €150,000 |
| 07 Sep 26 | 13 THE WALK, MOYGLARE HALL, MAYNOOTH | Second-hand | €320,000 |
| 07 Sep 26 | 21 THE WALK, MOYGLARE HALL, MAYNOOTH | Second-hand | €325,000 |
| 04 Sep 26 | 29 THE STEEPLES, MOYGLARE ABBEY, MAYNOOTH | Second-hand | €569,714 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Maynooth median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €490,000 | 281 sales | |
| 2024 | €440,000 | 190 sales | |
| 2025 | €501,500 | 148 sales | |
| 2026 | €502,500 | 108 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,259 | €1,733 | €2,166 | €2,670 |
Maximum legal rent increase in Maynooth
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
Maynooth compared with County Kildare
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Maynooth | 505000 | |
| County Kildare median | 458000 |
Rent or buy in Maynooth?
At a glance: €505,000 to buy versus €1,966 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.7% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Maynooth
The median home (€505,000) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Kildare County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Maynooth: 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 Maynooth
In the 12 months to September 2026, 81 planning grants were recorded in and around Maynooth, including 666 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | for a ten year planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) on lands at Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site... | 581 |
| 2026-07-16 | a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site “Railpark West”, in the townland of Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site is... | 44 |
| 2026-04-14 | modifications to the residential development on the site approved under Ref 24/60624 comprising alterations to the approved mix of unit types to 12... | 16 |
| 2025-12-10 | REF RA200741 - the development will consist of; 1. New dwelling and garage. 2. New domestic entrance. 3. Oakstown Wastewater Treatment with... | 2 |
| 2026-02-17 | retention of modifications to existing planning permissions (Ref:72968 & 801292 ). Permission for sub-division of the existing dwelling/ extension... | 2 |
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 666 homes approved here in the last year are about 12% of Maynooth's roughly 5,721 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Maynooth, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Maynooth, Kildare.
View the official OPW flood maps for Maynooth →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 247,774 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +11.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 103.8 |
| New dwelling permissions (Mid-East region, 2017) | 657 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 Kildare towns
Leixlip · Naas · Kilcock · Celbridge · Kill · Kilcullen
All Kildare house prices · All Leinster house prices · Things to do in Maynooth
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 Maynooth
What's it like to live in Maynooth?
Maynooth is a town in Co. Kildare, about 28 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 8 schools, 61.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Maynooth?
A home in Maynooth costs a median €505,000 to buy or €1,966 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.7% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Maynooth to Dublin?
About 28 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Maynooth?
Schools in Maynooth include Maynooth Post Primary School, Maynooth Community College, Presentation Girls Primary School, Maynooth B N S, among 5 primary and 3 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Maynooth?
Maynooth had a population of 17,259 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Maynooth had a population of 17,259 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 17,259 |
|---|---|
| Households | 5,721 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61% |
| Rented homes | 34% |
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 108 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €505,000.
Could a home in Maynooth pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Maynooth'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 Maynooth?
Pre-filled with Maynooth'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 Maynooth property
Pre-filled with Maynooth'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 Maynooth home
Pre-filled with Maynooth'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 Maynooth
Pre-filled with Maynooth's average rent (RTB). From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland 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 Maynooth costs
Real figures for Maynooth: 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 €1,259 · 2 bed €1,733 · 3 bed €2,166 · 4+ bed €2,670
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Maynooth'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 Maynooth
- Maynooth house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Maynooth: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Kildare: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Planning applications in Co. Kildare: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.
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