House Price Growth
Statistics Ireland 2026
Growth indices, county rankings, and wage comparisons — sourced from the Property Price Register and CSO, 2012–2025.
Last updated: 31 December 2025
National Growth Since 2012
+182.4%
2012–2025
Highest Growth County
Longford
+225.3% since 2012
Lowest Growth County
Wicklow
+155.2% since 2012
Avg Annual Growth
8.2%
CAGR 2012–2025
National House Price Growth 2012–2025
Indexed to 100 in 2012. Ireland has outpaced the EU average throughout the period, with Dublin rising fastest in the 2013–2018 phase.
House Price Growth Index — Ireland vs EU
Base 100 = 2012. National, Dublin, and EU average comparison.
Source: Property Price Register (PSRA) · CSO Residential Property Price Index · Eurostat HICP Housing
The national index reached 216.1 by end-2025 — up from 100 at the 2012 trough. Dublin peaked earlier and more sharply; commuter counties and rural areas accelerated after 2020 as remote-working changed location preferences.
County Growth Rankings
All 26 counties ranked by total percentage growth 2012–2025. Click column headers to re-sort.
| #↕ | County↕ | Price 2012↕ | Price 2025↕ | Total Growth↓ | Avg Annual↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LongfordLeinster | €68,000 | €221,000 | +225.3% | +9.9% |
| 2 | LeitrimConnacht | €72,000 | €223,000 | +209.7% | +9.5% |
| 3 | RoscommonConnacht | €83,000 | €254,000 | +206.0% | +9.4% |
| 4 | MonaghanUlster | €87,000 | €263,000 | +202.3% | +9.2% |
| 5 | CavanUlster | €90,000 | €268,000 | +197.8% | +9.0% |
| 6 | MayoConnacht | €95,000 | €278,000 | +192.6% | +8.8% |
| 7 | DonegalUlster | €85,000 | €247,000 | +190.6% | +8.7% |
| 8 | LaoisLeinster | €112,000 | €324,000 | +189.3% | +8.7% |
| 9 | OffalyLeinster | €108,000 | €311,000 | +187.9% | +8.6% |
| 10 | TipperaryMunster | €103,000 | €295,000 | +186.4% | +8.5% |
| 11 | WaterfordMunster | €110,000 | €314,000 | +185.5% | +8.5% |
| 12 | SligoConnacht | €98,000 | €279,000 | +184.7% | +8.4% |
| 13 | LimerickMunster | €128,000 | €364,000 | +184.4% | +8.4% |
| 14 | CarlowLeinster | €118,000 | €334,000 | +183.1% | +8.3% |
| 15 | WestmeathLeinster | €115,000 | €325,000 | +182.6% | +8.3% |
| 16 | ClareMunster | €116,000 | €327,000 | +181.9% | +8.3% |
| 17 | KerryMunster | €120,000 | €337,000 | +180.8% | +8.2% |
| 18 | GalwayConnacht | €168,000 | €471,000 | +180.4% | +8.2% |
| 19 | LouthLeinster | €162,000 | €452,000 | +179.0% | +8.1% |
| 20 | WexfordLeinster | €140,000 | €390,000 | +178.6% | +8.1% |
| 21 | KilkennyLeinster | €148,000 | €412,000 | +178.4% | +8.1% |
| 22 | CorkMunster | €186,000 | €516,000 | +177.4% | +8.1% |
| 23 | MeathLeinster | €194,000 | €536,000 | +176.3% | +8.0% |
| 24 | KildareLeinster | €202,000 | €555,000 | +174.8% | +7.9% |
| 25 | DublinLeinster | €258,000 | €700,000 | +171.3% | +7.8% |
| 26 | WicklowLeinster | €230,000 | €587,000 | +155.2% | +7.2% |
| Source: Property Price Register — all residential transactions 2012–2025. Green = above median growth; red = below. Click column headers to sort. | |||||
Top 5 Highest Growth Counties
Counties that have seen the most dramatic price rises since 2012 — largely driven by a very low starting base and increased regional demand.
#1 — Leinster
Longford
+225.3%
Median now €221,000
From €68,000 in 2012
#2 — Connacht
Leitrim
+209.7%
Median now €223,000
From €72,000 in 2012
#3 — Connacht
Roscommon
+206.0%
Median now €254,000
From €83,000 in 2012
#4 — Ulster
Monaghan
+202.3%
Median now €263,000
From €87,000 in 2012
#5 — Ulster
Cavan
+197.8%
Median now €268,000
From €90,000 in 2012
Wages vs House Prices
The widening gap between house price growth and wage growth is the core driver of Ireland's affordability crisis.
House Prices vs Wages — Indexed Growth
Base 100 = 2012. The divergence illustrates the structural affordability gap.
Source: Property Price Register (PSRA) · CSO Earnings, Hours and Employment Costs Survey (EHECS)
By 2025, the house price index reached 216.1 while the wage index stood at only 135.3 — a gap of 80.8 index points. Prices rose roughly 5× faster than wages over the period.
Growth by Decade and Region
The 2000s (Celtic Tiger + crash) produced negative net growth in Dublin and Leinster. The 2010s recovery was strongest in Dublin. The 2020s saw broad-based national growth.
House Price Growth by Decade and Region
Three periods: 2000–2012 (crash included), 2012–2020 (recovery), 2020–2025 (pandemic surge)
Source: CSO Residential Property Price Index · Property Price Register historical records
The regional pattern shifted materially after 2020. Connacht-Ulster counties, which saw modest 2010s growth compared to Dublin, accelerated sharply as remote working unlocked demand in previously overlooked markets.
Methodology
All growth indices are calculated using median transaction prices from the Residential Property Price Register (PSRA), with the base year set to 2012 (index = 100). County-level figures represent median prices across all residential transactions filed in each calendar year. Wage data is sourced from the CSO Earnings, Hours and Employment Costs Survey (EHECS), using average weekly earnings for all NACE sectors. EU average indices are derived from Eurostat Housing Price Statistics (prc_hpi_a). CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is calculated over the period 2012–2025. All figures are nominal (not adjusted for inflation). Data is updated annually following CSO and PPR publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much have house prices risen in Ireland since 2012?
Irish house prices have risen approximately 182.4% nationally since 2012, when the market was at its post-crash low. Dublin has seen around 165% growth over the same period, having started from a higher base in 2012. The national median rose from roughly €155,000 in 2012 to over €335,000 by 2025.
Which county has seen the highest house price growth in Ireland?
Longford has recorded the highest percentage growth, rising 225.3% since 2012. This dramatic increase reflects the exceptionally low starting base — the median in Longford was around €68,000 in 2012. Leitrim and Roscommon follow closely, both benefiting from the same low-base effect combined with increased demand from remote workers.
Are house prices still rising in Ireland in 2026?
Yes. Irish house prices continued to rise in 2025 and into 2026, with an average annual growth rate of approximately 8.2% over the 2012–2025 period. Supply remains the fundamental constraint — new dwelling completions continue to fall short of the estimated 50,000+ units per year needed to meet demand. CSO and the ESRI both project sustained price pressure while supply gaps persist.
How does Irish house price growth compare to Europe?
Ireland has significantly outpaced the EU average since 2012. While the EU average price index reached approximately 175 by 2025 (base 100 = 2012), Ireland's national index reached 216 — roughly 24% above the EU average trajectory. Only parts of Germany, the Netherlands, and Hungary saw comparable growth periods, though Irish growth has been more sustained. The divergence reflects Ireland's combination of tech-sector income growth, constrained housing supply, and demographic pressure.
Have wages kept up with house prices in Ireland?
No. This is one of the most significant affordability challenges in Ireland. Since 2012, house prices have risen approximately 182.4% while wages (CSO EHECS data) increased by only around 35% over the same period. A home that cost 4.2× the average annual wage in 2012 now costs over 6× the average wage. This ratio is among the highest in the OECD.
What areas have seen the slowest house price growth?
Commuter belt counties — particularly Wicklow and Kildare — have recorded the lowest percentage growth since 2012, partly because they started from a relatively higher base. Wicklow recorded the lowest growth at 155.2%. In absolute terms however, prices in these counties are still well above the national median, reflecting their proximity to Dublin employment centres.