Living in Dartry, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Dartry is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 57.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €1,502,500 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 16 sales · updated July 2026
How Dartry compares: at €1,502,500 it is 200% above the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Dartry: latest recorded sale May 2026; prices +7.3% 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 Dartry — 57.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dartry
5,768 people live in Dartry on Census 2022 night. 57% of households own their home and 36% rent, so Dartry leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (36%). It skews older: 18% are aged 65 and over against 12% under 15. 77% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5,768 |
| Owner-occupied households | 57% |
| Rented households | 36% |
| Aged under 15 | 12% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 27% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% |
| Third level or higher | 77% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 49% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 36% |
| Commute by public transport | 30% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 32% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Rathfarnham electoral division around Dartry.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Sandymount (3.4 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Dartry — 3 operators
Getting around Dartry
Dartry is served by 3 public-transport operators running 5 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and Joe Moroney Coach Hire Ltd.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Joe Moroney Coach Hire Ltd | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 14 - Dundrum Luas Stn - Ardlea Rd (Beaumont)
- 80 - Liffey Valley SC - Palmerston Park
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- 142 - Portmarnock - UCD (Belfield)
- 511 - Rathfarnham - Mount Anville
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.
Things to do in and around Dartry
- Heritage nearby: Rathfarnham Castle (2 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (4 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (4 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (5 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 Dartry is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dartry
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €1,502,500 (+7.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €1,502,500 |
Recent sales in Dartry
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 26 | 48 TEMPLE RD, DARTRY, DUBLIN 6 | Second-hand | €5,055,000 |
| 15 May 26 | GLANKEEN, 9 RICHMOND AVENUE SOUTH, DARTRY | Second-hand | €1,500,000 |
| 10 Apr 26 | 20 DARTRY PARK, DARTRY, DUBLIN 6 | Second-hand | €1,730,000 |
| 27 Mar 26 | 13 CREMORNE, TEMPLE PARK, DARTRY | Second-hand | €437,000 |
| 19 Mar 26 | 27 TEMPLE RD, DARTRY, DUBLIN 6 | Second-hand | €6,000,000 |
| 10 Mar 26 | 22 TEMPLE SQ, DARTRY, DUBLIN 6 | Second-hand | €475,000 |
| 09 Mar 26 | 19 ST KEVINS GARDENS, DARTRY, DUBLIN 6 | Second-hand | €525,000 |
| 29 Jan 26 | 72 SOUTH HILL, DARTRY, DUBLIN 6 | Second-hand | €2,000,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dartry median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €730,000 | 11 sales | |
| 2024 | €1,400,000 | 15 sales | |
| 2025 | €1,505,000 | 13 sales | |
| 2026 | €1,615,000 | 8 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dartry
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 Dartry, using the official CSO figures.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Dartry compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Dartry | 1502500 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Dartry
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Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Dartry
In the 12 months to July 2026, 17 planning grants were recorded in and around Dartry.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Single-storey garden room structure comprising gym, shower-room, garden store, with rooflight and roof-mounted solar panels and all associated site... | |
| 2026-04-01 | Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof | |
| 2026-03-19 | The development will consist of demolition of a garage & chimney and the constr | |
| 2026-01-30 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The demolition of single story external store (radiology department) and external stone / masonry screen walls, removal of... | |
| 2026-01-20 | The development will consist of the Demolition of an existing detached garage (19sqm) and sun room (8sqm) to South West elevation. Demolition of... |
See all recent planning applications in and around Dartry →
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 Dartry, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dartry, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dartry →
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.
Common questions about living in Dartry
What's it like to live in Dartry?
Dartry is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 57.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dartry?
A home in Dartry costs a median €1,502,500 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dartry to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
Nearby Dublin towns
Mount Merrion · Sandycove · Glenageary · Dalkey · Rathgar · Ranelagh
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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.