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Do you have a property in Portlaoise that you want to sell or rent out? As the largest and most densely populated town in the Midlands, Portlaoise offers a strong and growing property market driven by its central location and commuter connectivity.
- Name: Portlaoise
- Irish name: Port Laoise
- Eircode routing key: R32
Housing market in Portlaoise
Portlaoise has seen sustained development over the past decade, offering a wide mix of modern housing estates, apartments, and family homes. Its affordability and direct rail and road links to Dublin continue to attract commuters and young families.
Property prices in Portlaoise typically range from €230,000 to €330,000. Demand is high for three- and four-bedroom homes near schools and train stations, with ongoing development adding to the town’s housing stock.
About Portlaoise
Portlaoise is the county town of County Laois, located in the South Midlands within the province of Leinster. It is the most populous and most densely populated town in the Midland Region, with a 2022 census population of 23,494.
While it was the fastest growing town in Ireland between 2011 and 2016, growth has since moderated to 6.6% between 2016 and 2022—slightly below the national average of 8%.
Portlaoise remains a major administrative, commercial, and transport centre for the region, well-connected by the M7 motorway and direct rail services. The town continues to grow steadily and remains a key location for property buyers in the Midlands.
