Living in Rialto, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Rialto
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Rialto
- Schools in Rialto
- Things to do in and around Rialto
- Where Rialto is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Rialto
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Rialto
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Rialto
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Rialto is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 10 schools, 31.4% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €537,000 to buy or €1,822 a month to rent (a 4.1% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 35 sales · updated July 2026
How Rialto compares: at €537,000 it is 7% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 4.1% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Rialto: latest recorded sale May 2026; 65 new homes approved in the last year; prices +9.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Rialto — 31.4% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Rialto
1,859 people live in Rialto on Census 2022 night. 31% of households own their home and 58% rent, so Rialto leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (44%). 15% are under 15 and 14% are aged 65 and over. 42% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,859 |
| Owner-occupied households | 31% |
| Rented households | 58% |
| Aged under 15 | 15% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 35% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% |
| Third level or higher | 42% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 58% |
| Unemployment rate | 8% |
| Commute by car | 27% |
| Commute by public transport | 27% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 44% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Ushers E electoral division around Rialto.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dublin Heuston (in the town), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Rialto — 4 operators
Getting around Rialto
Rialto is served by 4 public-transport operators running 19 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, LUAS and Nitelink, Dublin Bus. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 19)
- 13 - Grange Castle - Harristown
- 27 - Jobstown - Clare Hall
- 68 - Newcastle / Greenogue Business Pk - Hawkins St
- 73 - Kilnamanagh Road - Griffith Avenue East
- 74 - Dundrum Luas - Eden Quay
- G1 - Red Cow LUAS - Spencer Dock
- G2 - Liffey Valley SC - Spencer Dock
- S2 - Sean Moore Road - Heuston Station
- 122 - Drimnagh - Ashington
- 125 - UCD - Newbridge
- 150 - Rossmore - Hawkins Street
- 151 - Foxborough (Balgaddy Rd) - Docklands (East Rd)
- 56A - Tallaght - Ringsend Rd
- 68A - Hawkins Street - Bulfin Road
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 Rialto
There are 7 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Rialto, 8 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Way Educate Together National School | Primary | 391 | |
| Loreto College | Post-primary | 365 | DEIS |
| St. James'S Primary School | Primary | 278 | DEIS |
| Clogher Road Community College | Post-primary | 269 | DEIS |
| C.B.S. James Street | Post-primary | 220 | DEIS |
| Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 | Primary | 212 | DEIS |
| Marist National School | Primary | 210 | DEIS |
| St Catherines West N S | Primary | 193 | |
| Muire Og 2 Loreto Con | Primary | 191 | DEIS |
| Scoil Iosagain Boys Senior | Primary | 83 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Rialto
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (1 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (2 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (2 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (4 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 Rialto is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Rialto
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €537,000 (+9.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,822 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.1% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.2% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €537,000 |
Recent sales in Rialto
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 26 | 51 REUBEN AVE, RIALTO, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €510,000 |
| 13 May 26 | 12 HERBERTON PARK, RIALTO, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €520,000 |
| 12 May 26 | 22 GLENMALURE PARK, RIALTO, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €765,000 |
| 30 Apr 26 | 22 REUBEN AVE, RIALTO, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €637,000 |
| 30 Apr 26 | 25 SAINT JAMES WALK, RIALTO, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €575,000 |
| 28 Apr 26 | 15 RIALTO ST, RIALTO, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €550,000 |
| 28 Apr 26 | 67 ST JAMES WALK, RIALTO, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €407,500 |
| 26 Mar 26 | 110 RIALTO COTTAGES, RIALTO, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €451,500 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Rialto median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €393,500 | 36 sales | |
| 2024 | €412,000 | 25 sales | |
| 2025 | €524,000 | 31 sales | |
| 2026 | €550,000 | 17 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,480 | €1,912 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Rialto
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
Rialto compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Rialto | 537000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Rialto?
At a glance: €537,000 to buy versus €1,822 a month to rent, a 4.1% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Rialto
The median home (€537,000) 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 Rialto: 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 Rialto
In the 12 months to July 2026, 37 planning grants were recorded in and around Rialto, including 65 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | The proposed development comprises the following: Demolition of all existing light industrial 1-2 storey light industrial buildings on the site (c... | 51 |
| 2026-03-04 | Planning permission is sought by Baskin Projects Limited for the amendment to Planning Ref No. 5400/22 for the previous approved six storey 13 No... | 14 |
| 2026-04-15 | The proposed development consists of amendments to the permitted basement under Block PW2 only, as permitted under ABP-308917-20 (DCC Ref:... | |
| 2026-04-07 | The change the use of the existing commercial space to a gymnasium and associated works. Works will include construction of additional toilet and... | |
| 2026-04-02 | Planning permission for a new two-storey dwelling on site to side of existing house, together with widening of existing driveway entrance to 3.5... |
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 65 homes approved here in the last year are about 8% of Rialto's roughly 824 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Rialto, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Rialto, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Rialto →
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 Rialto
What's it like to live in Rialto?
Rialto is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 10 schools, 31.4% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Rialto?
A home in Rialto costs a median €537,000 to buy or €1,822 a month to rent, a 4.1% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Rialto to Dublin?
About 10 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Rialto?
Schools in Rialto include Canal Way Educate Together National School, Loreto College, St. James'S Primary School, Clogher Road Community College, among 7 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 Rialto pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Rialto's median price and average rent. 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 Rialto?
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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 Rialto 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 Rialto home
Pre-filled with Rialto's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025).
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 Rialto
Pre-filled with Rialto'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.