Living in Milltown, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Milltown
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Milltown
- Schools in Milltown
- Things to do in and around Milltown
- Where Milltown is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Milltown
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Milltown
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Milltown
- Nearby Dublin towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Dublin › Living in Milltown
Milltown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 44.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €652,750 to buy or €2,373 a month to rent (a 4.4% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 38 sales · updated July 2026
How Milltown compares: at €652,750 it is 31% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 4.4% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Milltown: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +16.6% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Milltown — 44.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Milltown
5,705 people live in Milltown on Census 2022 night. 45% of households own their home and 48% rent, so Milltown leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (47%). 15% are under 15 and 13% are aged 65 and over. 84% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5,705 |
| Owner-occupied households | 45% |
| Rented households | 48% |
| Aged under 15 | 15% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 41% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% |
| Third level or higher | 84% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 66% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 32% |
| Commute by public transport | 20% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 47% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Rathmines East B electoral division around Milltown.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Sandymount (2.4 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Milltown — 3 operators
Getting around Milltown
Milltown is served by 3 public-transport operators running 6 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and LUAS. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
Scheduled routes
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 44 - Enniskerry - DCU
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- 142 - Portmarnock - UCD (Belfield)
- 44D - Dundrum - OCS
- Green - Parnell - Brides Glen
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 Milltown
There are 2 post-primary schools in and around Milltown.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra College | Post-primary | 666 | |
| Gonzaga College | Post-primary | 573 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Milltown
- Heritage nearby: Rathfarnham Castle (3 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (4 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (4 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (5 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 Milltown is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Milltown
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €652,750 (+16.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,373 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.4% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.4% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €652,750 |
Recent sales in Milltown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 26 | 16 RAMLEH PARK, MILLTOWN, DUBLIN 6 | Second-hand | €1,125,000 |
| 27 May 26 | 34 GLENMALURE SQ, MILLTOWN, DUBLIN 6 | Second-hand | €712,000 |
| 19 May 26 | 129 ST COLUMBANUS RD, MILLTOWN, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €830,000 |
| 27 Apr 26 | 11 PATRICK DOYLE RD, MILLTOWN, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €655,500 |
| 20 Apr 26 | 51 ST COLUMBANUS RD, MILLTOWN, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €525,000 |
| 15 Apr 26 | APT 9 FIRST FLOOR, BLOCK 1 SHANAGARRY, MILLTOWN | Second-hand | €525,000 |
| 10 Apr 26 | 10 MILLTOWN COURT, MILLTOWN HILL, MILLTOWN | Second-hand | €663,300 |
| 30 Mar 26 | 18 DODDERBANK APTS, MILLTOWN, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €580,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Milltown median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €585,108 | 36 sales | |
| 2024 | €545,000 | 33 sales | |
| 2025 | €650,000 | 45 sales | |
| 2026 | €620,500 | 16 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,898 | €2,410 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Milltown
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
Milltown compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Milltown | 652750 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Milltown?
At a glance: €652,750 to buy versus €2,373 a month to rent, a 4.4% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Milltown
The median home (€652,750) falls in LPT Band 6, a base charge of €618 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Milltown: 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 Milltown
In the 12 months to July 2026, 15 planning grants were recorded in and around Milltown.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | (a) demolition of existing side garage and rear extension, (b) construction of s | |
| 2026-04-22 | Permission to revise the size of the rear attic dormer granted under planning Re | |
| 2026-04-10 | New single storey glazed front porch with side window and single storey rear & s | |
| 2026-04-09 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: (i) The provision of a freestanding, single-storey garden pavilion (49 sq.m) to be located... | |
| 2026-03-27 | Change of Use and Development at this site. The Change of Use is from storage (north building), two disused residential units in poor condition (west... |
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 Milltown, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Milltown, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Milltown →
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 · Glenageary · Dalkey · Rathgar
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 Milltown
What's it like to live in Milltown?
Milltown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 44.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Milltown?
A home in Milltown costs a median €652,750 to buy or €2,373 a month to rent, a 4.4% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Milltown to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Milltown?
Schools in Milltown include Alexandra College, Gonzaga College, among 0 primary and 2 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 Milltown pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Milltown?
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Stamp duty on a Milltown 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 Milltown 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 Milltown
Pre-filled with Milltown'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.