Living in Tullamore, Co. Offaly: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Tullamore
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Tullamore
- Commute to Dublin from Tullamore
- Schools in Tullamore
- Things to do in and around Tullamore
- Where Tullamore is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Tullamore
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Tullamore
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Tullamore
- Nearby Offaly towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Offaly › Living in Tullamore
Tullamore is a town in Co. Offaly, about 79 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 13 schools, 54.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €300,000 to buy or €1,325 a month to rent (a 5.3% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 211 sales · updated July 2026
How Tullamore compares: at €300,000 it is 8% above the County Offaly median of €278k. Its 5.3% gross yield is above the county average of 5.3%.Recent activity in Tullamore: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 365 new homes approved in the last year; prices +7.1% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Tullamore — 54.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Tullamore
15,598 people live in Tullamore on Census 2022 night. 55% of households own their home and 40% rent, so Tullamore leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (64%). It skews young: 21% are under 15 against 14% aged 65 and over. 37% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 15,598 |
| Owner-occupied households | 55% |
| Rented households | 40% |
| Aged under 15 | 21% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 29% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% |
| Third level or higher | 37% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 53% |
| Unemployment rate | 9% |
| Commute by car | 64% |
| Commute by public transport | 10% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 21% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Tullamore built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Tullamore (in the town), on the Galway and Westport lines
Public transport serving Tullamore — Rail + bus
Getting around Tullamore
Tullamore is served by 7 public-transport operators running 16 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, K Buggy Coaches, Kearns Transport, Slieve Bloom Coach Tours and TFI Local Link Laois Offaly.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| K Buggy Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Laois Offaly | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 16)
- 73 - Waterford - Athlone - Longford
- 815 - Tullamore - Athlone
- 829 - Portlaoise - Portarlington - Tullamore
- 830 - Portlaoise - Tullamore
- 835 - Tullamore Town Service
- 837 - Tullamore - Mullingar
- 840 - Banagher - Tullamore
- 843 - Birr - Tullamore
- 845 - Birr - Dublin
- 847 - Portumna - Dublin
- OY1 - Tullamore - Mount Lucas
- 120C - Enfield - Tullamore
- 120D - Enfield - Tullamore
- UM02 - Birr - Maynooth
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 Tullamore
Driving from Tullamore to Dublin city centre takes about 77 minutes by car on a clear run. That is faster than 4 of the 25 Leinster commuter towns we have routed to Dublin, the 21st-shortest drive in that set.
| Town | Drive to Dublin |
|---|---|
| Tullamore, Offaly This town | 77 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 Tullamore
There are 10 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Tullamore, 6 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullamore College | Post-primary | 726 | DEIS |
| Colaiste Choilm | Post-primary | 696 | |
| Sacred Heart Secondary School | Post-primary | 579 | |
| St. Joseph'S N.S. | Primary | 360 | DEIS |
| Scoil Colmain Naofa | Primary | 322 | |
| Scoil Mhuire | Primary | 249 | DEIS |
| Tullamore Educate Together Ns | Primary | 236 | |
| Arden Boys Ns | Primary | 215 | DEIS |
| Ballykilmurry N S | Primary | 199 | |
| Gaelscoil An Eiscir Riada | Primary | 185 | |
| Charleville N S | Primary | 173 | |
| S N Naomh Philomena | Primary | 164 | DEIS |
| S N Naomh Brighde Buach | Primary | 116 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Tullamore
- Heritage nearby: Hill of Uisneach (24 km) · Sierkieran Monastic Site (30 km) · Dunamase Castle (33 km) · Clonmacnoise (33 km)
- Walking trails in County Offaly: Grand Canal Way · Slieve Bloom Way · Derryounce Bog Lake Walk · Derryounce Bog Oak Walk
- Nature reserves: Clara Bog Nature Reserve · Raheenmore Bog Nature Reserve · Mongan Bog Nature Reserve
Full guide: things to do in Tullamore →
Where Tullamore is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Tullamore
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €300,000 (+7.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,325 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.3% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.1% |
| Offaly county median | €278k |
| New build / second-hand | €417,500 / €290,000 |
What this means: New builds in Tullamore sell at about a 44% premium to second-hand homes (€417,500 vs €290,000).
Recent sales in Tullamore
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | 8 COLLIERS BROOK, TULLAMORE, OFFALY | Second-hand | €292,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 1 KILBRIDE PLAZA, KILBRIDE ST, TULLAMORE | Second-hand | €130,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 1 OFFALY ST, TULLAMORE, OFFALY | Second-hand | €185,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 5 Collins Walk, Ridley Place, Tullamore | New | €330,396 |
| 08 Jun 26 | CAPPANAGEERAGH BAILINAGAR, TULLAMORE, OFFALY | Second-hand | €202,000 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 165 CARRAIG CLUAIN, TULLAMORE, OFFALY | Second-hand | €262,000 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 5A EDGE WATER APT, CONVENT RD, TULLAMORE | Second-hand | €208,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 14 Scotts Avenue, Tullamore | New | €387,665 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Tullamore median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €250,000 | 320 sales | |
| 2024 | €261,000 | 271 sales | |
| 2025 | €295,000 | 238 sales | |
| 2026 | €305,000 | 93 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,213 | €1,381 | €1,599 |
Maximum legal rent increase in Tullamore
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
Tullamore compared with County Offaly
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Tullamore | 300000 | |
| County Offaly median | 278000 |
Rent or buy in Tullamore?
At a glance: €300,000 to buy versus €1,325 a month to rent, a 5.3% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Tullamore
The median home (€300,000) falls in LPT Band 2, a base charge of €235 a year before Offaly County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Tullamore: 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 Tullamore
In the 12 months to July 2026, 72 planning grants were recorded in and around Tullamore, including 365 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 | amendments and modifications to the permission granted for 98 residential units (including 36 no. apartments within three duplex blocks) under... | 98 |
| 2025-10-23 | amendments & modifications to the permission granted for 98residential units (including 28 no. apartments) & a community creche under Ref. 21/328... | 90 |
| 2025-07-15 | (A) the construction of 78no. dwellings, comprising of 2no. three-bedroom two storey semi-detached (Type A), 18no. four-bedroom two storey... | 84 |
| 2026-02-10 | modification to the planning grant at Collins Lane (ref. 23/60059) as follows: Plots 40-41, 44-47 inclusive, 50-51, 82-85 inclusive, 92-93, 98-101... | 26 |
| 2025-09-26 | modifying the planning grant at Collins Lane (23/60059) as follows: Plots 113-116 and 102-103 inclusive, previously granted four bed, three story... | 22 |
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 365 homes approved here in the last year are about 7% of Tullamore's roughly 5,601 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Tullamore, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Tullamore, Offaly.
View the official OPW flood maps for Tullamore →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 83,150 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +6.7% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 76.7 |
| New dwelling permissions (Midland region, 2017) | 168 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 Offaly towns
Edenderry · Birr · Banagher · Clara
All Offaly house prices · All Leinster house prices · Things to do in Tullamore
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 Tullamore
What's it like to live in Tullamore?
Tullamore is a town in Co. Offaly, about 79 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 13 schools, 54.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Tullamore?
A home in Tullamore costs a median €300,000 to buy or €1,325 a month to rent, a 5.3% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Tullamore to Dublin?
About 79 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Tullamore?
Schools in Tullamore include Tullamore College, Colaiste Choilm, Sacred Heart Secondary School, St. Joseph'S N.S., among 10 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 Tullamore pay as a buy-to-let?
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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 Tullamore?
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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 Tullamore 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 Tullamore 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 Tullamore
Pre-filled with Tullamore'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.