Living in Raheny, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Raheny
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Raheny
- Schools in Raheny
- Things to do in and around Raheny
- Where Raheny is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Raheny
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Raheny
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Raheny
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Raheny a nice place to live?
Raheny is home to about 1,358 households, 81% owner-occupied and 17% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €582,000, versus €454,000 across the Dublin region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €2,162 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 4 schools keyed to the town (3 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 542 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Raheny, 0.2 km away, and 9 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Raheny is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 81.0% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €582,000 to buy or €2,162 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 4.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 143 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Raheny: 81.0% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Raheny
3,626 people live in Raheny on Census 2022 night. 81% of households own their home and 17% rent, so Raheny leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (40%). 19% are under 15 and 19% are aged 65 and over. 51% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,626 |
| Owner-occupied households | 81% |
| Rented households | 17% |
| Aged under 15 | 19% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 24% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% |
| Third level or higher | 51% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 54% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 40% |
| Commute by public transport | 26% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 32% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Clontarf East A electoral division around Raheny.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Raheny (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Raheny: Rail + bus
Getting around Raheny
Raheny is served by 3 public-transport operators running 9 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 6 - Howth Dart Stn - Lower Abbey Street
- H1 - Baldoyle - Lower Abbey Street
- H2 - Malahide - Lower Abbey Street
- H3 - Howth Summit - Lower Abbey Street
- 130 - Talbot Street - Castle Avenue
- 29n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Baldoyle, Warrenhouse Road
- 31n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Howth, Outside Train Station
- DART - Bray - Howth
- rail - Dublin - Drogheda/Dundalk
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 Raheny
There are 3 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Raheny.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor House School | Post-primary | 669 | |
| Scoil Aine Convent Senior | Primary | 301 | |
| Naiscoil Ide | Primary | 299 | |
| Scoil Assaim Boys Seniors | Primary | 293 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Raheny
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (4 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (7 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (8 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (10 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 Raheny is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Raheny
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €582,000 (+3.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €2,162 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.5% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €1,214,450 / €582,000 |
What this means: New builds in Raheny sell at about a 109% premium to second-hand homes (€1,214,450 vs €582,000).
Recent sales in Raheny
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | 47 EDENMORE AVE, RAHENY, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €470,000 |
| 22 Sep 26 | 252 TONLEGEE ROAD, RAHENY, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €457,500 |
| 22 Sep 26 | 43 RATHMORE PARK, RAHENY, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €650,000 |
| 16 Sep 26 | 27 DONAGHMEDE PARK, RAHENY, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €480,000 |
| 15 Sep 26 | 182 SPRINGDALE RD, RAHENY, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €470,000 |
| 14 Sep 26 | 27 LOUGH DERG RD, RAHENY, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €516,500 |
| 14 Sep 26 | 90 FOXFIELD ROAD, RAHENY, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €801,000 |
| 14 Sep 26 | THE BUNGALOW, 46A GREENDALE AVENUE, RAHENY | Second-hand | €488,500 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Raheny median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €524,000 | 136 sales | |
| 2024 | €550,000 | 147 sales | |
| 2025 | €565,837 | 252 sales | |
| 2026 | €580,000 | 89 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,574 | €2,029 | €2,444 | n/a |
Maximum legal rent increase in Raheny
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
Raheny compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Raheny | 582000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Raheny?
At a glance: €582,000 to buy versus €2,162 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Raheny
The median home (€582,000) falls in LPT Band 5, a base charge of €523 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Raheny: 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 Raheny
In the 12 months to September 2026, 38 planning grants were recorded in and around Raheny, including 3 new homes approved across those grants. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | (i) demolition of existing detached three-bedroom dormer bungalow dwelling, removal of ancillary shed within rear garden and removal of existing... | 2 |
| 2026-07-15 | Planning Permission sought for: 1. The demolition of the existing single storey timber structure to the side of the existing house at No.24 Grange... | 1 |
| 2026-07-29 | The development will consist of the erection of a side and rear single storey extension with a part flat part mono pitched roof. Relocation of... | |
| 2026-07-20 | The development will consist of the extension of the existing attic roof space, a new single storey extension to the front and all associated works. | |
| 2026-07-16 | Demolition of an existing single store shed and a block boundary wall to the north side of the property; Demolition of a boiler shed to the rear... |
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 3 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Raheny's roughly 1,358 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Raheny, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Raheny, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Raheny →
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 · Mount Merrion · Rathgar · Glenageary · Rathmines
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 Raheny
What's it like to live in Raheny?
Raheny is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 81.0% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Raheny?
A home in Raheny costs a median €582,000 to buy or €2,162 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.5% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Raheny to Dublin?
About 14 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Raheny?
Schools in Raheny include Manor House School, Scoil Aine Convent Senior, Naiscoil Ide, Scoil Assaim Boys Seniors, among 3 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Raheny?
Raheny had a population of 3,626 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Raheny had a population of 3,626 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 3,626 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,358 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81% |
| Rented homes | 17% |
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 89 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €582,000.
Could a home in Raheny pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Raheny'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 Raheny?
Pre-filled with Raheny's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 Raheny property
Pre-filled with Raheny's median price. Change the purchase price, tick new build if it applies, and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
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 Raheny home
Pre-filled with Raheny'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 Raheny
Pre-filled with Raheny'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 Raheny costs
Real figures for Raheny: 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 €1,574 · 2 bed €2,029 · 3 bed €2,444
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Raheny'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 Raheny
- Raheny house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Raheny: 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.