Living in Naas, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Naas
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Naas
- Commute to Dublin from Naas
- Schools in Naas
- Things to do in and around Naas
- Where Naas is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Naas
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Naas
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Naas
- Nearby Kildare towns
- Population and demographics
Is Naas a nice place to live?
Naas is home to about 8,817 households, 69% owner-occupied and 28% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €485,000, versus €458,500 across the Mid-East region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,922 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 13 schools keyed to the town (8 primary, 5 post-primary), and there are 22 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Sallins, 2.9 km away, and 21 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Naas is a town in Co. Kildare, about 35 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 13 schools, 69.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €485,000 to buy or €1,922 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 4.8% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 377 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Naas: 69.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Naas
26,180 people live in Naas on Census 2022 night. 69% of households own their home and 28% rent, so Naas leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (65%). It skews young: 22% are under 15 against 11% aged 65 and over. 55% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 26,180 |
| Owner-occupied households | 69% |
| Rented households | 28% |
| Aged under 15 | 22% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 31% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% |
| Third level or higher | 55% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 62% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 65% |
| Commute by public transport | 12% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 20% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Naas built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Sallins (2.9 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Naas: 5 operators
Getting around Naas
Naas is served by 5 public-transport operators running 21 scheduled routes. Operators are Dublin Coach, Go-Ahead Ireland, JJ Kavanagh, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow and TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Dublin Coach | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 21)
- 125 - UCD - Newbridge
- 126 - Dublin - Rathangan
- 130 - Dublin - Athy
- 139 - Blanchardstown - Naas
- 726 - Portlaoise - Dublin Airport
- 821 - Newbridge - Sallins
- 880 - Carlow - Naas
- 885 - Baltinglass - Sallins
- 895 - Sallins - Glendalough
- 126A - Dublin - Kildare
- 126B - Dublin - Rathangan
- 126D - Dublin - Kildare
- 126E - Dublin - Kildare
- 126N - Dublin - Newbridge
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 Naas
Driving from Naas to Dublin city centre takes about 35 minutes by car on a clear run. That makes it the 4th-closest to Dublin of the 5 Kildare towns we have routed, behind Leixlip at 22 minutes.
| Town | Drive to Dublin |
|---|---|
| Naas, Kildare This town | 35 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 Naas
There are 8 primary and 5 post-primary schools in and around Naas, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Naomh Mhuire | Post-primary | 1084 | |
| Piper'S Hill College | Post-primary | 1046 | DEIS |
| Meánscoil Iognáid Ris | Post-primary | 1016 | |
| Naas Community College | Post-primary | 907 | |
| Scoil Bríd | Primary | 612 | |
| Mercy Convent Primary School | Primary | 607 | |
| Scoil Chorbain | Primary | 460 | |
| Gael-Choláiste Chill Dara | Post-primary | 402 | |
| An Linbh Iosa | Primary | 401 | |
| Gaelscoil Nas Na Riogh | Primary | 385 | |
| Naas Community National School | Primary | 364 | |
| Killashee Multi-Denominational Ns | Primary | 224 | |
| St Davids Ns | Primary | 98 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Naas
- Heritage nearby: Old Kilcullen Monastic Site (14 km) · Maynooth Castle (18 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (26 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (26 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 Naas →
Where Naas is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Naas
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €485,000 (+7.8% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,922 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.8% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.7% |
| Kildare county median | €458k |
| New build / second-hand | €497,500 / €480,000 |
What this means: New builds in Naas sell at about a 4% premium to second-hand homes (€497,500 vs €480,000).
Recent sales in Naas
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | Apartment 14, Cearbhall Court, Naas | New | €273,128 |
| 18 Sep 26 | 8 SYCAMORE SPRINGS, SALLINS RD, NAAS | Second-hand | €320,000 |
| 17 Sep 26 | 21 MILLBRIDGE WAY, NAAS, KILDARE | Second-hand | €385,000 |
| 17 Sep 26 | 6 PACELLI ROAD, NAAS, CO. KILDARE | Second-hand | €430,000 |
| 16 Sep 26 | APT 5 - THE STABLEYARD, OLDTOWN DEMESNE, NAAS | Second-hand | €350,000 |
| 11 Sep 26 | 18 WENTHWORTH PLACE, NAAS, KILDARE | Second-hand | €329,000 |
| 11 Sep 26 | 23 OAK PARK SQUARE, CRADDOCKSTOWN, NAAS | Second-hand | €515,000 |
| 11 Sep 26 | 8 OAKGLYNN, BLESSINGTON RD, NAAS | Second-hand | €890,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Naas median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €388,500 | 360 sales | |
| 2024 | €432,750 | 366 sales | |
| 2025 | €450,000 | 394 sales | |
| 2026 | €495,000 | 249 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,377 | €1,793 | €2,101 | €2,444 |
Maximum legal rent increase in Naas
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
Naas compared with County Kildare
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Naas | 485000 | |
| County Kildare median | 458000 |
Rent or buy in Naas?
At a glance: €485,000 to buy versus €1,922 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.8% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Naas
The median home (€485,000) 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 Naas: 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 Naas
In the 12 months to September 2026, 98 planning grants were recorded in and around Naas, including 63 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | for development and amendments relating to a previously permitted housing development under An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) Ref. PL09.247411 (KCC Ref... | 46 |
| 2026-09-11 | The development was granted permission under Pl Ref 18 126 and then altered under Pl Ref 211270. Planning Permission is sought to 1) complete... | 2 |
| 2025-10-07 | for development and revisions to a previously permitted development under An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL09.247411 (Kildare County Council Ref. 15/1060) and... | 2 |
| 2026-08-05 | amend granted planning reference 24/61161 (ABP-322381-25) . The amendment consists of the change of finished floor levels of dwelling no. 5-9... | 1 |
| 2025-11-07 | for a new single storey dwelling & domestic garage, upgrading of existing field entrance to new recessed shared entrance, providing new access road... | 1 |
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 63 homes approved here in the last year are about 1% of Naas's roughly 8,817 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Naas, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Naas, Kildare.
View the official OPW flood maps for Naas →
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
Maynooth · Leixlip · Kilcock · Celbridge · Kill · Kilcullen
All Kildare house prices · All Leinster house prices · Things to do in Naas
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 Naas
What's it like to live in Naas?
Naas is a town in Co. Kildare, about 35 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 13 schools, 69.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Naas?
A home in Naas costs a median €485,000 to buy or €1,922 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.8% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Naas to Dublin?
About 35 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Naas?
Schools in Naas include Coláiste Naomh Mhuire, Piper'S Hill College, Meánscoil Iognáid Ris, Naas Community College, among 8 primary and 5 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Naas?
Naas had a population of 26,180 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Naas had a population of 26,180 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 26,180 |
|---|---|
| Households | 8,817 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69% |
| Rented homes | 28% |
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 249 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €485,000.
Could a home in Naas pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Naas'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 Naas?
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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 Naas 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 Naas home
Pre-filled with Naas'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 Naas
Pre-filled with Naas'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 Naas costs
Real figures for Naas: 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 €1,377 · 2 bed €1,793 · 3 bed €2,101 · 4+ bed €2,444
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Naas'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 Naas
- Naas house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Naas: 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.
Weighing it against somewhere else? See Naas vs Newbridge for a commuting buyer and Naas vs Kilcock for a commuting buyer, side by side on price, rent, yield and rail access.