Living in Palmerstown, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Palmerstown
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Palmerstown
- Schools in Palmerstown
- Things to do in and around Palmerstown
- Where Palmerstown is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Palmerstown
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Palmerstown
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Palmerstown
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Palmerstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 65.0% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €490,000 to buy or €2,111 a month to rent (a 5.2% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 61 sales · updated July 2026
How Palmerstown compares: at €490,000 it is 2% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.2% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Palmerstown: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +12.6% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Palmerstown — 65.0% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Palmerstown
7,323 people live in Palmerstown on Census 2022 night. 65% of households own their home and 29% rent, so Palmerstown leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (50%). 17% are under 15 and 16% are aged 65 and over. 27% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 7,323 |
| Owner-occupied households | 65% |
| Rented households | 29% |
| Aged under 15 | 17% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 26% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% |
| Third level or higher | 27% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 51% |
| Unemployment rate | 9% |
| Commute by car | 50% |
| Commute by public transport | 21% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 24% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Palmerston West electoral division around Palmerstown.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Park West and Cherry Orchard (2.5 km away), on the Portlaoise and Waterford lines
Public transport serving Palmerstown — 4 operators
Getting around Palmerstown
Palmerstown is served by 4 public-transport operators running 23 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland and Kearns Transport.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 23)
- 52 - Intel - Ringsend
- 80 - Liffey Valley SC - Palmerston Park
- C1 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C2 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C3 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C4 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C5 - Maynooth - Ringsend Night Service
- C6 - Maynooth - Celbridge - Ringsend Night Service
- 115 - Dublin - Mullingar
- 51D - Aston Quay - Clondalkin
- 845 - Birr - Dublin
- 847 - Portumna - Dublin
- L55 - Hollyville Lawn - Glenaulin
- P29 - Adamstown Stn - Ringsend
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 Palmerstown
There are 1 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Palmerstown.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Hospital | Post-primary | 703 | |
| Mount Sackville Secondary School | Post-primary | 654 | |
| Scoil Mhuire | Primary | 176 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Palmerstown
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (4 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (7 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (7 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (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 Palmerstown is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Palmerstown
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €490,000 (+12.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,111 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.2% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.0% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €490,000 |
Recent sales in Palmerstown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | 36 TURRET ROAD, PALMERSTOWN, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €480,000 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 1 THE ORCHARD, WOODFARM ACRES, PALMERSTOWN | Second-hand | €535,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 73 KENNELSFORT RD, PALMERSTOWN, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €520,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 35 WHEATFIELD ROAD, PALMERSTOWN, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €715,000 |
| 13 May 26 | 106 PALMERSTOWN AVE, PALMERSTOWN, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 13 May 26 | 86 GLENMAROON RD, PALMERSTOWN, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €607,500 |
| 12 May 26 | PALMERSTOWN, OLD TOWN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €900,000 |
| 24 Apr 26 | 65 PALMERSTOWN DR, PALMERSTOWN, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €684,235 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Palmerstown median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €392,000 | 54 sales | |
| 2024 | €430,000 | 58 sales | |
| 2025 | €465,000 | 63 sales | |
| 2026 | €500,000 | 27 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Palmerstown
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
Palmerstown compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Palmerstown | 490000 |
Rent or buy in Palmerstown?
At a glance: €490,000 to buy versus €2,111 a month to rent, a 5.2% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Palmerstown
The median home (€490,000) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Palmerstown: 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 Palmerstown
In the 12 months to July 2026, 11 planning grants were recorded in and around Palmerstown.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Modifications to the existing training centre building, including the replacement of two existing side windows with new fire escape doors and the... | |
| 2026-02-19 | Development will consist of a proposed new ground floor only extension to the front and rear of existing house. The existing garage space to be... | |
| 2025-10-10 | Two storey flat roof bedroom extension (area 38m2) to rear of existing two storey terrace house and a separate single storey garden room to rear of... | |
| 2026-01-16 | The development consists of; a) conversion of the existing garage into a new ground floor bedroom including a new bay window to the front; b)... | |
| 2026-05-21 | Single storey extension of area 33.1m² to the rear and side of existing dwelling with a porch of area 2.5m² to existing front door and all associated... |
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 Palmerstown, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Palmerstown, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Palmerstown →
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 Palmerstown
What's it like to live in Palmerstown?
Palmerstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 65.0% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Palmerstown?
A home in Palmerstown costs a median €490,000 to buy or €2,111 a month to rent, a 5.2% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Palmerstown to Dublin?
About 14 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Palmerstown?
Schools in Palmerstown include The Kings Hospital, Mount Sackville Secondary School, Scoil Mhuire, among 1 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 Palmerstown pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Palmerstown?
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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 Palmerstown 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 Palmerstown 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 Palmerstown
Pre-filled with Palmerstown'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.