Living in Clonee, Co. Meath: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Clonee is a town in Co. Meath, about 20 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 60.0% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €425,000 to buy or €1,885 a month to rent (a 5.3% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 37 sales · updated July 2026
How Clonee compares: at €425,000 it is 4% above the County Meath median of €410k. Its 5.3% gross yield is above the county average of 4.6%.Recent activity in Clonee: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices -7.6% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.Get Leinster InsiderPlanning grants, sales and rent updates for your county, weekly, from official data. Free.Subscribe
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Who lives in Clonee — 60.0% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Clonee
1,205 people live in Clonee on Census 2022 night. 60% of households own their home and 31% rent, so Clonee leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (66%). It skews young: 23% are under 15 against 6% aged 65 and over. 56% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,205 |
| Owner-occupied households | 60% |
| Rented households | 31% |
| Aged under 15 | 23% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 47% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% |
| Third level or higher | 56% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 72% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 66% |
| Commute by public transport | 16% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 13% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Clonee built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dunboyne (1.8 km away), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving Clonee — 5 operators
Getting around Clonee
Clonee is served by 5 public-transport operators running 14 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Express Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 38 - Damastown - Burlington Road
- 70 - Dunboyne - Burlington Rd
- 105 - Blanchardstown - Ashbourne - Ashbourne - Drogheda
- 109 - Dublin - Navan - Kells - Cavan
- 236 - Blanchardstown - IBM Campus
- 270 - Dunboyne - Blanchardstown
- 38A - Damastown via Navan Rd - Burlington Rd
- 38B - Damastown via Ballycoolin Ind Est - Burlington Rd
- 38D - IBM Damastown via N3 - Burlington Rd
- 70n - Westmoreland Street - Tyrrelstown
- 870 - O'Connell Street Upper - Damastown IBM
- 109B - Dublin - Dunshaughlin - Trim
- 236A - Blanchardstown - IBM Campus
- 270T - Castaheany Estate - Castleknock Community College
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 Clonee
There is 1 primary school in and around Clonee.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilbride National School | Primary | 310 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Clonee
- Heritage nearby: Maynooth Castle (11 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (12 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (13 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (13 km)
- Walking trails in County Meath: Royal Canal Way · Royal Canal Greenway Walking Trail · Drewstown Woods - Girley Bog walk · Littlewood - Forest Walk
Where Clonee is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Clonee
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €425,000 (-7.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,885 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.3% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.2% |
| Meath county median | €410k |
| New build / second-hand | €450,000 / €375,000 |
What this means: New builds in Clonee sell at about a 20% premium to second-hand homes (€450,000 vs €375,000).
Recent sales in Clonee
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 26 | 79 Summerseat Crescent, Clonee | New | €396,475 |
| 05 Jun 26 | LONGMEADOWS, MAYNE, CLONEE | Second-hand | €955,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 22 CLONEE COURT, MAIN ST, CLONEE | Second-hand | €250,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 11 KRIBENSIS MANOR, WILLIAMSTOWN STUD, CLONEE | Second-hand | €1,450,000 |
| 11 May 26 | 1 HOLSTEINER PARK, WILLIAMSTOWN STUD, CLONEE | Second-hand | €1,675,000 |
| 24 Apr 26 | 5 CLONEE COURT, MAIN ST, CLONEE | Second-hand | €252,000 |
| 16 Apr 26 | 72 Summerseat Crescent, Summerseat, Clonee | New | €396,475 |
| 14 Apr 26 | 73 Summerseat Crescent, Clonee, Summerseat | New | €396,476 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Clonee median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €360,000 | 71 sales | |
| 2024 | €440,000 | 52 sales | |
| 2025 | €415,000 | 43 sales | |
| 2026 | €449,999 | 12 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Clonee
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation. Enter the current rent and the dates to get the maximum legal rent for Clonee, using the official CSO figures.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Clonee compared with County Meath
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Clonee | 425000 | |
| County Meath median | 410000 |
Rent or buy in Clonee?
At a glance: €425,000 to buy versus €1,885 a month to rent, a 5.3% gross yield. Use the calculator for your own numbers.
Local Property Tax in Clonee
The median home (€425,000) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Meath County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Clonee: 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.
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Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Clonee
In the 12 months to July 2026, 11 planning grants were recorded in and around Clonee.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | the development consists of a single storey extension to rear, addition of dormer roof extension at first floor, extensive alterations to the... | |
| 2026-03-19 | Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of exist | |
| 2026-02-27 | the proposed development consists of a logistics, warehouse and/or light industrial development comprising of 5 no. buildings with overall gross... | |
| 2026-01-16 | The development will consist of an extension at roof level to the exis | |
| 2026-01-16 | The development will consist of first floor side extension with pitch |
See all recent planning applications in and around Clonee →
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 Clonee, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Clonee, Meath.
View the official OPW flood maps for Clonee →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 220,826 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +13.2% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 98.4 |
| 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.
Common questions about living in Clonee
What's it like to live in Clonee?
Clonee is a town in Co. Meath, about 20 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 60.0% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Clonee?
A home in Clonee costs a median €425,000 to buy or €1,885 a month to rent, a 5.3% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Clonee to Dublin?
About 20 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Clonee?
Schools in Clonee include Kilbride National School, among 1 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
Nearby Meath towns
Dunboyne · Ashbourne · Dunshaughlin · Ratoath · Stamullen · Bettystown
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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.