Living in Rathangan, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Rathangan is a town in Co. Kildare, about 52 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 67.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €357,750 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 42 sales · updated July 2026
How Rathangan compares: at €357,750 it is 23% below the County Kildare median of €465k.Recent activity in Rathangan: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 12 new homes approved in the last year; prices +5.2% 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 Rathangan — 67.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Rathangan
3,263 people live in Rathangan on Census 2022 night. 68% of households own their home and 27% rent, so Rathangan leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (71%). It skews young: 26% are under 15 against 9% aged 65 and over. 34% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,263 |
| Owner-occupied households | 68% |
| Rented households | 27% |
| Aged under 15 | 26% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 32% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% |
| Third level or higher | 34% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 62% |
| Unemployment rate | 6% |
| Commute by car | 71% |
| Commute by public transport | 4% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 18% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Rathangan built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Kildare (8.5 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Rathangan — 2 operators
Getting around Rathangan
Rathangan is served by 2 public-transport operators running 8 scheduled routes. Operators are Go-Ahead Ireland and TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 126 - Dublin - Rathangan
- 888 - Athy - Allenwood
- 126A - Dublin - Kildare
- 126B - Dublin - Rathangan
- 126D - Dublin - Kildare
- 126E - Dublin - Kildare
- 126T - Dublin - Kildare
- 126X - Dublin - Rathangan
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 Rathangan
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Rathangan, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin | Post-primary | 743 | DEIS |
| Rathangan B N S | Primary | 308 | |
| Scoil Bhride N S | Primary | 286 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Rathangan
- Heritage nearby: Old Kilcullen Monastic Site (20 km) · Dunamase Castle (25 km) · Maynooth Castle (32 km) · Timahoe Round Tower (32 km)
- Walking trails in County Kildare: Barrow Way · Royal Canal Way · Grand Canal Way · Ballydermot/Killyguise Loop
- Nature reserve: Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve
Where Rathangan is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Rathangan
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €357,750 (+5.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Kildare county median | €465k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €357,750 |
Recent sales in Rathangan
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | 33 TEMPLE MILLS, RATHANGAN, CO KILDARE | Second-hand | €383,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 32 TEMPLE MILLS, RATHANGAN, KILDARE | Second-hand | €390,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 66 POMEROY PARK, RATHANGAN, KILDARE | Second-hand | €363,500 |
| 22 May 26 | CLONBRIN, RATHANGAN, COUNTY KILDARE | Second-hand | €550,000 |
| 11 May 26 | 18 DOORLEY PARK, RATHANGAN, KILDARE | Second-hand | €310,000 |
| 21 Apr 26 | 1 FEIGHCULLEN, RATHANGAN, CO. KILDARE | Second-hand | €82,500 |
| 21 Apr 26 | 2 FEIGHCULLEN, RATHANGAN, CO. KILDARE | Second-hand | €82,500 |
| 08 Apr 26 | THE THATCHED COTTAGE, FEIGHCULLEN, RATHANGAN | Second-hand | €238,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Rathangan median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €345,000 | 92 sales | |
| 2024 | €297,500 | 26 sales | |
| 2025 | €368,000 | 50 sales | |
| 2026 | €331,000 | 12 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Rathangan
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 Rathangan, using the official CSO figures.
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Rathangan compared with County Kildare
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Kildare median | 465000 | |
| Rathangan | 357750 |
Local Property Tax in Rathangan
The median home (€357,750) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Kildare County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
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Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Rathangan
In the 12 months to July 2026, 27 planning grants were recorded in and around Rathangan, including 12 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | for (a) Dormer / Storey and a half house type as constructed, (b)Dormer style domestic garage, garden store and fuel store as constructed, (c) All... | 1 |
| 2026-02-13 | for the construction of new two storey style dwelling with access via existing entrance and existing farm lane-way, new recessed entrance from... | 1 |
| 2026-04-17 | construction of new two storey style dwelling, new recessed entrance from existing lane-way, wastewater treatment system and all associated site... | 1 |
| 2026-02-20 | a 2 storey extension to rear and single storey extension to side of existing dwelling and all associated site works. Revised by Significant Further... | 1 |
| 2026-03-26 | (A) the demolition of an existing derelict dwelling, (B) the renovation of an existing cottage, (C) the construction of a two storey extension to an... | 1 |
See all recent planning applications in and around Rathangan →
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 12 homes approved here in the last year are about 1% of Rathangan's roughly 1,114 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Rathangan, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Rathangan, Kildare.
View the official OPW flood maps for Rathangan →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 247,774 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +11.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 103.8 |
| 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 Rathangan
What's it like to live in Rathangan?
Rathangan is a town in Co. Kildare, about 52 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 67.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Rathangan?
A home in Rathangan costs a median €357,750 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Rathangan to Dublin?
About 52 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Rathangan?
Schools in Rathangan include Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin, Rathangan B N S, Scoil Bhride N S, among 2 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
Nearby Kildare towns
Kill · Leixlip · Naas · Celbridge · Maynooth · Kilcock
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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.