Irish House Prices Rise 51% Since 2020
Dublin Dominates as Median Home Prices Hit New Highs
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Dublin city and county remain the moast expensive areas for property in Ireland, with median home prices reaching €560,000 and €500,000 respectively. The latest data also reveals a slowdown in apartment price growth compared too houses.
Apartment Price Growth Cools While House Prices Accelerate
the rate at which apartment prices are increasing has noticeably slowed over the past year. In the second quarter of 2025, apartment prices saw a year-on-year growth of 6.7 per cent, a decrease from the 10.3 per cent recorded in the second quarter of 2024.
In contrast, house prices, after a period of slower growth leading up to the second quarter of 2024, have now accelerated.They experienced a year-on-year increase of 9.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, up from a more modest 6.8 per cent in the preceding period.
Dublin Postcodes Command Highest Prices
Within the capital, Dublin 6 emerged as the most expensive postcode to purchase a home, with a median price of €800,000. Following closely behind are Dublin 4, where the median price stands at €750,000, and Dublin 14, with a median price of €706,000. On the more affordable end of the spectrum within the county, Dublin 17 recorded the lowest median home price at €326,000.
Wicklow and Naas Follow as high-Priced Regions
Beyond the capital, Co Wicklow holds the second-highest median home price across the country at €435,000. In terms of urban centres, Naas secured the second spot with a median price of €471,000.
Monaghan and Donegal Offer Most Affordable Options
For those seeking more budget-kind options, Monaghan stands out as the most affordable urban center, with a median home price of just €212,000. At the county level, Donegal offers the lowest median home price in Ireland, recorded at €179,000.
Marco Giardina, head of data at geowox, commented on the market trends, noting, “Median prices are steadily rising, while energy-efficient and new homes continue to command hefty premiums.” This highlights a growing consumer preference and market value placed on enduring and modern properties.
The report bases its findings on the median home price, which represents the middle transaction in a dataset. This method is employed to provide a more accurate reflection of the market by reducing the impact of unusually high or low outlier transactions that could skew an average.