Living in Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Mount Merrion
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Mount Merrion
- Schools in Mount Merrion
- Things to do in and around Mount Merrion
- Where Mount Merrion is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Mount Merrion
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Mount Merrion
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Mount Merrion
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Mount Merrion a nice place to live?
Mount Merrion is home to about 1,001 households, 87% owner-occupied and 10% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €1,240,000, versus €685,000 across the Dublin region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €3,769 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 4 schools keyed to the town (4 primary), and there are 541 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Booterstown, 2.2 km away, and 19 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Mount Merrion is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 86.7% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €1,240,000 to buy or €3,769 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 48 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Mount Merrion: 86.7% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Mount Merrion
3,001 people live in Mount Merrion on Census 2022 night. 87% of households own their home and 10% rent, so Mount Merrion leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (47%). It skews older: 23% are aged 65 and over against 18% under 15. 75% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,001 |
| Owner-occupied households | 87% |
| Rented households | 10% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 18% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% |
| Third level or higher | 75% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 48% |
| Unemployment rate | 2% |
| Commute by car | 47% |
| Commute by public transport | 14% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 38% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Stillorgan-Deerpark electoral division around Mount Merrion.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Booterstown (2.2 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Mount Merrion: 7 operators
Getting around Mount Merrion
Mount Merrion is served by 7 public-transport operators running 19 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Nitelink, Dublin Bus, St. Kevin's Bus Service and Wexford Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| St. Kevin's Bus Service | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 19)
- 2 - Dublin Airport - Gorey - Wexford
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 47 - Poolbeg Street - Belarmine
- 7B - Shankill - Mountjoy Square
- 7D - Dalkey - Mountjoy Square
- E1 - Ballywaltrim - Northwood
- E2 - Dun Laoghaire - Harristown
- S6 - The Square - Blackrock Station
- 116 - Whitechurch - Parnell Square
- 118 - Kilternan - Eden Quay
- 133 - Dublin - Wicklow
- 142 - Portmarnock - UCD (Belfield)
- 181 - Glendalough - Dublin
- 46n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dundrum, Outside Luas Station
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 Mount Merrion
There are 4 primary schools in and around Mount Merrion.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S N Cnoc Ainbhil | Primary | 434 | |
| S N San Treasa | Primary | 430 | |
| Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School | Primary | 428 | |
| Gaelscoil Laighean | Primary | 130 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Mount Merrion
- Heritage nearby: Monkstown Castle (4 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (5 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (6 km) · Tully Church (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 Mount Merrion is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Mount Merrion
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €1,240,000 (-1.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2024) | €3,769 |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €1,337,500 / €1,240,000 |
What this means: Mount Merrion's rent figure is the last published RTB quarter (Q4 2024). RTB has not yet published a more recent quarter for this town.
What this means: New builds in Mount Merrion sell at about a 8% premium to second-hand homes (€1,337,500 vs €1,240,000).
Recent sales in Mount Merrion
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Sep 26 | 11 TREES AVE, MOUNT MERRION, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €1,500,000 |
| 12 Aug 26 | 28 SEAMOUNT, STILLORGAN RD, MOUNT MERRION | Second-hand | €585,000 |
| 12 Aug 26 | 76 SEAMOUNT, STILLORGAN RD, MOUNT MERRION | Second-hand | €525,000 |
| 11 Aug 26 | 34 WILSON ROAD, MOUNT MERRION, CO DUBLIN | Second-hand | €850,000 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 2 CHERRYGARTH, MOUNT MERRION, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €1,280,000 |
| 30 Jul 26 | 45 TREES ROAD, MOUNT MERRION, COUNTY DUBLIN | Second-hand | €1,410,000 |
| 27 Jul 26 | 12 THE CLOSE, MOUNT MERRION, CO DUBLIN | Second-hand | €1,100,000 |
| 24 Jul 26 | SONAS, 7 REDESDALE ROAD, MOUNT MERRION | Second-hand | €1,260,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Mount Merrion median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €750,000 | 90 sales | |
| 2024 | €1,088,500 | 52 sales | |
| 2025 | €1,292,500 | 54 sales | |
| 2026 | €1,215,000 | 28 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Mount Merrion
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
Mount Merrion compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Merrion | 1240000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Mount Merrion?
At a glance: €1,240,000 to buy versus €3,769 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024).
Local Property Tax in Mount Merrion
The median home (€1,240,000) falls in LPT Band 11, a base charge of €1094 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Mount Merrion: 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 Mount Merrion
In the 12 months to September 2026, 76 planning grants were recorded in and around Mount Merrion. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | The development will consist of the renovation and extension of existing 2-stor | |
| 2026-08-31 | a) Demolition of existing c.178sqm two-storey (plus non-habitable attic space), | |
| 2026-08-24 | The development will include the demolition of - the existing end of terrace par | |
| 2026-08-20 | The proposed amendment consists of the omission of the previously permitted det | |
| 2026-08-17 | Demolition of the existing garage; construction of a single storey extension to |
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 Mount Merrion, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Mount Merrion, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Mount Merrion →
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 · Rathgar · Glenageary · Rathmines · Ranelagh
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 Mount Merrion
What's it like to live in Mount Merrion?
Mount Merrion is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 86.7% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Mount Merrion?
A home in Mount Merrion costs a median €1,240,000 to buy or €3,769 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024) (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Mount Merrion to Dublin?
About 14 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Mount Merrion?
Schools in Mount Merrion include S N Cnoc Ainbhil, S N San Treasa, Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School, Gaelscoil Laighean, among 4 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Mount Merrion?
Mount Merrion had a population of 3,001 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Mount Merrion had a population of 3,001 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 3,001 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,001 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87% |
| Rented homes | 10% |
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 28 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €1,240,000.
Could a home in Mount Merrion pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Mount Merrion's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2024). 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 Mount Merrion?
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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 Mount Merrion property
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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 Mount Merrion home
Pre-filled with Mount Merrion'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 Mount Merrion
Pre-filled with Mount Merrion'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 Mount Merrion costs
Real figures for Mount Merrion: 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), Q4 2024. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Mount Merrion'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 Mount Merrion
- Mount Merrion house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Mount Merrion: 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.