Living in Monkstown, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Monkstown
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Monkstown
- Schools in Monkstown
- Things to do in and around Monkstown
- Where Monkstown is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Monkstown
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Monkstown
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Monkstown
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Monkstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 8 schools, 67.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €842,500 to buy or €2,214 a month to rent (a 3.2% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 83 sales · updated July 2026
How Monkstown compares: at €842,500 it is 68% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 3.2% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Monkstown: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +9.1% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Monkstown — 67.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Monkstown
1,519 people live in Monkstown on Census 2022 night. 68% of households own their home and 26% rent, so Monkstown leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (41%). 17% are under 15 and 18% are aged 65 and over. 81% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,519 |
| Owner-occupied households | 68% |
| Rented households | 26% |
| Aged under 15 | 17% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 23% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% |
| Third level or higher | 81% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 55% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 41% |
| Commute by public transport | 34% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 23% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Blackrock-Seapoint electoral division around Monkstown.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Salthill and Monkstown (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Monkstown — Rail + bus
Getting around Monkstown
Monkstown is served by 5 public-transport operators running 15 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 15)
- 4 - Monkstown Avenue - Heuston Station
- 7 - Brides Glen Luas - Mountjoy Square
- 7A - Loughlinstown - Mountjoy Sq
- 7B - Shankill - Mountjoy Square
- 7D - Dalkey - Mountjoy Square
- 7E - Mountjoy Square - Dalkey
- 7n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Woodbrook Golf Club
- E2 - Dun Laoghaire - Harristown
- S8 - Kingswood Avenue - Dun Laoghaire Stn
- 702 - Dublin Airport - Dalkey
- 84n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Charlesland Road (Seaborne View Apts)
- L25 - Dun Laoghaire - Dundrum Town Centre
- L26 - Blackrock Station - Kilternan Village
- L27 - Dun Laoghaire Stn - Leopardstown Valley
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 Monkstown
There are 5 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Monkstown, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newpark Comprehensive School | Post-primary | 849 | |
| Christian Brothers College | Post-primary | 564 | |
| Scoil Lorcáin | Primary | 485 | |
| Monkstown Eucate Together Ns | Primary | 415 | |
| Rockford Manor Secondary School | Post-primary | 285 | |
| Kill-O'-The-Grange Ns | Primary | 208 | |
| Dun Laoghaire Etns | Primary | 177 | |
| Holy Family School | Primary | 149 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Monkstown
- Heritage nearby: Monkstown Castle (1 km) · Tully Church (5 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (9 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (9 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 Monkstown is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Monkstown
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €842,500 (+9.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,214 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.2% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.4% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €1,470,000 / €750,000 |
What this means: New builds in Monkstown sell at about a 96% premium to second-hand homes (€1,470,000 vs €750,000).
Recent sales in Monkstown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 26 | 16 SOUTHDENE, MONKSTOWN VALLEY, MONKSTOWN | Second-hand | €630,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 10 CAMBRIA, DE VISCI COURT, MONKSTOWN | Second-hand | €350,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 4 QUEENS PARK, MONKSTOWN, CO DUBLIN | Second-hand | €3,875,000 |
| 28 May 26 | 44 RICHMOND PARK, MONKSTOWN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €880,000 |
| 26 May 26 | 6 ST PATRICKS CRESCENT, MONKSTOWN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €615,000 |
| 20 May 26 | 22 RICHMOND AVE, MONKSTOWN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €1,370,000 |
| 11 May 26 | 8 ALMA COURT, ALMA ROAD, MONKSTOWN | Second-hand | €485,000 |
| 05 May 26 | 3 PURBECK, MONKSTOWN | Second-hand | €1,500,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Monkstown median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €645,000 | 87 sales | |
| 2024 | €687,500 | 84 sales | |
| 2025 | €870,000 | 67 sales | |
| 2026 | €692,500 | 46 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,497 | €2,105 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Monkstown
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
Monkstown compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Monkstown | 842500 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Monkstown?
At a glance: €842,500 to buy versus €2,214 a month to rent, a 3.2% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Monkstown
The median home (€842,500) falls in LPT Band 8, a base charge of €808 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Monkstown: 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 Monkstown
In the 12 months to July 2026, 98 planning grants were recorded in and around Monkstown.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | New front vehicular access with dropped kerb, including partial removal of the f | |
| 2026-06-09 | Retention of 3 windows at first floor level of the building on the rear/ wester | |
| 2026-06-03 | A ground floor single storey porch extension to the front of the existing house | |
| 2026-06-03 | Retention Planning Permission for single storey detached garden room/gym/office | |
| 2026-05-27 | The proposed development shall consist of: Construction of a new three storey de |
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 Monkstown, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Monkstown, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Monkstown →
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 Monkstown
What's it like to live in Monkstown?
Monkstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 8 schools, 67.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Monkstown?
A home in Monkstown costs a median €842,500 to buy or €2,214 a month to rent, a 3.2% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Monkstown to Dublin?
About 16 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Monkstown?
Schools in Monkstown include Newpark Comprehensive School, Christian Brothers College, Scoil Lorcáin, Monkstown Eucate Together Ns, 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 Monkstown pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Monkstown?
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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 Monkstown 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 Monkstown 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 Monkstown
Pre-filled with Monkstown'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.