Living in Maynooth, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Maynooth
- Getting around and commuting
- 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
Leinster house prices & rents › Kildare › Living in Maynooth
Maynooth is a town in Co. Kildare, about 27 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 €470,000 to buy or €1,966 a month to rent (a 5.0% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 137 sales · updated July 2026
How Maynooth compares: at €470,000 it is 1% above the County Kildare median of €465k. Its 5.0% gross yield is above the county average of 4.5%.Recent activity in Maynooth: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 621 new homes approved in the last year; prices +3.2% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
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.
Getting around and commuting
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) | €470,000 (+3.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,966 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.0% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.9% |
| Kildare county median | €465k |
| New build / second-hand | €595,000 / €467,500 |
What this means: New builds in Maynooth sell at about a 27% premium to second-hand homes (€595,000 vs €467,500).
Recent sales in Maynooth
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 26 | 26 CARTON SQ, MAYNOOTH, KILDARE | Second-hand | €465,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 14 CASTLEPARK DRIVE, MAYNOOTH, KILDARE | Second-hand | €550,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 1 NEWMAN PLACE, MAYNOOTH, KILDARE | Second-hand | €345,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 20 MOYGLARE RISE, MARIAVILLA, MAYNOOTH | Second-hand | €641,500 |
| 08 Jun 26 | 30 CHARTER HOUSE, DUNBOYNE RD, MAYNOOTH | Second-hand | €269,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 212 KINGSBRY, MAYNOOTH, KILDARE | Second-hand | €435,000 |
| 02 Jun 26 | No. 19 The Walk, Mullen Park, Maynooth | New | €524,229 |
| 27 May 26 | 187 GRIFFIN RATH HALL, MAYNOOTH, KILDARE | Second-hand | €353,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Maynooth median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €490,099 | 282 sales | |
| 2024 | €440,000 | 191 sales | |
| 2025 | €501,500 | 148 sales | |
| 2026 | €483,500 | 56 sales |
Average rent by size
| 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 | 470000 | |
| County Kildare median | 465000 |
Rent or buy in Maynooth?
At a glance: €470,000 to buy versus €1,966 a month to rent, a 5.0% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Maynooth
The median home (€470,000) 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 July 2026, 86 planning grants were recorded in and around Maynooth, including 621 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 |
| 2026-04-14 | 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 |
| 2025-12-12 | (a) sub-division of existing dwelling to provide 3 no. dwellings. proposed works will include new extensions to both sides and rear, (b) construction... | 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 621 homes approved here in the last year are about 11% 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
Kill · Leixlip · Naas · Celbridge · Kilcock · Clane
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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 27 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 €470,000 to buy or €1,966 a month to rent, a 5.0% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Maynooth to Dublin?
About 27 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).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Maynooth 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 Maynooth?
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Central Bank rules: 3.5x gross income for most buyers; first-time buyers can borrow up to 90% LTV. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Maynooth 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 Maynooth 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 Maynooth
Pre-filled with Maynooth'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.