Housing Index in Ireland increased to 197.70 points in July from 196.10 points in June of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Residential Property Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

House Price Index YoY in Ireland decreased to 7.50 percent in July from 7.90 percent in June of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Ireland Residential Property Prices YoY.

The average costs for residential real estate across Ireland increased steadily over the past decade. The National Price Index reached ***** index point in June 2024, meaning that house prices increased by about ***** percent since 2012 - the base year for the index. Between June 2023 and June 2024, the price index exhibited an overall increase, with a minor decline in December 2023. In line with this upward trend, the house prices increased across every county.

Average house prices are derived from data supplied by the mortgage lending agencies on loans approved by them rather than loans paid. In comparing house prices figures from one period to another, account should be taken of the fact that changes in the mix of houses (incl apartments) will affect the average figures. The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change. Excluding apartments, measured in € Figure changed on the 27/6/16 as revised data received from the Local authority

Figure changed on the 27/6/16 as revised data received from the Local authority Includes houses and apartments, measured in €

During the second quarter of 2024, Dublin’s city center had the highest median price of a newly built home across Ireland. The median price for a house in Dublin’s city center was ******* euros. Wicklow and Galway were some of the other counties with a high median house price, with residential properties costing ******* euros and ******* respectively. In contrast, the residential properties in Longford were the most affordable, costing around ******* euros. Though house prices in Ireland surged in the period after the coronavirus pandemic, the past year has shown signs of the market cooling down.

House prices in Ireland have been on an upward trend since 2013, with a brief period of decline in 2020 and 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2024, nominal prices rose by **** percent year-on-year. When adjusted for inflation, the increase was slightly slower, by **** percent. How expensive are homes in Ireland? The average list price of residential property in Ireland varied significantly between different counties. In the second quarter of 2024, Wicklow and Dublin were among the most expensive regions in the country, exceeding the national average of around ******* euros. Leitrim and Longford, on the other hand, offered the most affordable housing options, averaging below ******* euros. Has income kept up with the development of house prices? The house price-to-income ratio measures the development of housing affordability and is calculated by dividing the nominal house price by the nominal disposable income per head. Between 2015 and 2024, the house price-to-income ratio in Ireland grew by about ** index points, which means that house values increased in relation to earnings. This makes homeownership in Ireland more challenging due to the decreasing affordability of dwellings.

Prior to 1974 the data was based on surveys of existing house sales in Dublin carried out by the Valuation Office on behalf of the D. O. E. Since 1974 the data has been based on information supplied by all lending agencies on the average price of mortgage financed existing house transactions. Average house prices are derived from data supplied by the mortgage lending agencies on loans approved by them rather than loans paid. In comparing house prices figures from one period to another, account should be taken of the fact that changes in the mix of houses (incl apartments) will affect the average figures. Data for 1969/1970 is not available for Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Other areas The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change. National and Other Areas figure changed for 2015 on 27/6/15 as revised data received from Local Authorities Prices includes houses and apartments measured in € .hidden { display: none }

During the second quarter of 2024, Wicklow was the priciest county for purchasing residential real estate in Ireland. The average list price of a house in Wicklow was more nearly ******* euros. Notably, Dublin's city center and Kildare also joined the ranks of expensive housing areas, with average listing prices surpassing ******* euros and ******* euros, respectively. In contrast, Leitrim emerged as the most affordable place to buy residential real estate, with an average list price exceeding ******* euros. House prices in many counties exhibited an annual increase, with Tipperary reporting the highest, by ** percent.

Average house prices are derived from data supplied by the mortgage lending agencies on loans approved by them rather than loans paid. In comparing house prices figures from one period to another, account should be taken of the fact that changes in the mix of houses (incl apartments) will affect the average figures. The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change. Excluding apartments, measured in € Figure changed on the 27/6/16 as revised data received from the Local authority

Average house prices are derived from data supplied by the mortgage lending agencies on loans approved by them rather than loans paid. In comparing house prices figures from one period to another, account should be taken of the fact that changes in the mix of houses (incl apartments) will affect the average figures. The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change. National and Other Areas figure changed for 2015Q4 on 27/6/15 as revised data received from Local Authorities (includes houses and apartments measured in €) .hidden { display: none }

Prior to 1974 the data was based on surveys of existing house sales in Dublin carried out by the Valuation Office on behalf of the D. O. E. Since 1974 the data has been based on information supplied by all lending agencies on the average price of mortgage financed existing house transactions. Average house prices are derived from data supplied by the mortgage lending agencies on loans approved by them rather than loans paid. In comparing house prices figures from one period to another, account should be taken of the fact that changes in the mix of houses (incl apartments) will affect the average figures. Data for 1969/1970 is not available for Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Other areas
The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change.

National and Other Areas figure changed for 2015 on 27/6/15 as revised data received from Local Authorities Prices includes houses and apartments measured in €

Key information about House Prices Growth

• Ireland house prices grew 8.7% YoY in Dec 2024, following an increase of 9.6% YoY in the previous month.
• YoY growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2006 to Dec 2024, with an average growth rate of 5.3%.
• House price data reached an all-time high of 20.4% in Oct 2014 and a record low of -21.7% in Aug 2009.

Prior to 1974 the data was based on surveys of existing house sales in Dublin carried out by the Valuation Office on behalf of the D. O. E. Since 1974 the data has been based on information supplied by all lending agencies on the average price of mortgage financed existing house transactions. Average house prices are derived from data supplied by the mortgage lending agencies on loans approved by them rather than loans paid. In comparing house prices figures from one period to another, account should be taken of the fact that changes in the mix of houses (incl apartments) will affect the average figures. Data marked with n/a over the period 1969 and 1973 are not available. The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change. Figure changed on the 27/6/16 as revised data received from the Local authority Includes houses and apartments, measured in EUR

Annual New Property prices by cities from 1969 to 2015

Prior to 1974 the data was based on surveys of existing house sales in Dublin carried out by the Valuation Office on behalf of the D. O. E. Since 1974 the data has been based on information supplied by all lending agencies on the average price of mortgage financed existing house transactions. Average house prices are derived from data supplied by the mortgage lending agencies on loans approved by them rather than loans paid. In comparing house prices figures from one period to another, account should be taken of the fact that changes in the mix of houses (incl apartments) will affect the average figures. Data for 1969/1970 is not available for Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Other areas
The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change.

National and Other Areas figure changed for 2015 on 27/6/15 as revised data received from Local Authorities Prices includes houses and apartments measured in €

During the second quarter of 2024, Tipperary recorded the highest percentage increase in the average list price of houses across Ireland. The prices of homes in the county rose by ** percent on average. Other counties, including Limerick and Clare, saw an increase in the list price of more than ** percent. Wicklow - the county with the most expensive housing in Ireland - saw an increase of more than **** percent. Meanwhile, compared to Wicklow, the price increase in Dublin was relatively lower, at *** percent.

Average house prices are derived from data supplied by the mortgage lending agencies on loans approved by them rather than loans paid. In comparing house prices figures The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change. Figure changed on the 27/6/16 as revised data received from the Local authority Prices include houses and apartments measured in € .hidden { display: none }

Graph and download economic data for Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Dublin, GA (CBSA) (MEDLISPRIPERSQUFEE20140) from Jul 2016 to Aug 2025 about Dublin, square feet, GA, listing, median, price, and USA.

Ireland Residential Property Price Index: Houses data was reported at 110.600 Jan2005=100 in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 109.700 Jan2005=100 for Aug 2018. Ireland Residential Property Price Index: Houses data is updated monthly, averaging 93.200 Jan2005=100 from Jan 2005 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 165 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 132.500 Jan2005=100 in Apr 2007 and a record low of 60.900 Jan2005=100 in Mar 2013. Ireland Residential Property Price Index: Houses data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office of Ireland. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.EB002: CSO Residential Property Price Index: Comprehensive.

Average house prices are derived from data supplied by the mortgage lending agencies on loans approved by them rather than loans paid. In comparing house prices figures from one period to another, account should be taken of the fact that changes in the mix of houses (incl apartments) will affect the average figures. The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change. Measured in €