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Cost of Living

Cost of Living & Property Prices: Co. Laois

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About Laois

Cost of Living in Co. Laois

The cost of living in Laois extends beyond property prices. Property in Laois is generally more affordable, though lower broadband speeds and longer commutes add hidden costs. PropertyPack checks BER ratings (which directly impact heating bills), broadband speeds (essential for remote work), school access, and property prices at any Eircode in Laois, giving you a complete cost-of-living picture.

Co. Laois at a Glance

Population
91,000
Province
Leinster
Coastline
Inland county
Character
Predominantly Rural
Main Rivers
Nore, Barrow
Median Price (2026)
€326,000 (+8.7% YoY)
Radon (of homes tested)
3.8% at/above 200 Bq/m³
Recorded Flood Events
104
Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
Not designated

Sources: Property Price Register (sales to 2026); EPA radon measurements to 2019 (self-selected sample, % of homes tested, not prevalence); past flood events derived from OPW floodinfo.ie data; DCB scheme designations via gov.ie.

Major Towns

PortlaoiseMountmellickPortarlington
Property Price Register

What Homes Actually Sold For in Co. Laois

Real sale prices declared to Revenue, from 13,307 registered transactions in Co. Laois between 2010 and 2026.

Median Sale Price (2026)

€326,000

Full-market-price sales only

Change vs 2025

+8.7%

Median €300,000 in 2025

Sales Registered (2026)

616

All registered transactions

Sales on Record (2010–2026)

13,307

Property Price Register

Latest Registered Sales in Co. Laois

DateAddressPrice
7 Aug 2026116 The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois€363,000
6 Aug 2026Derrymore, Mountrath, Laois€440,000
5 Aug 20261 Bellflower, Sand Wood, Portlaoise€506,608
4 Aug 202611 Glenbrook, Ballyroan, Laois€310,000
4 Aug 202687 Rossvale, Portlaoise, Laois€265,000
4 Aug 2026Clonanny, Portarlington, Laois€175,000
31 Jul 202616 Grange Hall, Mountmellick, Laois€355,000
31 Jul 202669 Coill An Easpaig, Portarlington€339,207
31 Jul 2026Ballinteskin, Stradbally, Laois€91,250
31 Jul 2026Monamondra, Errill, Co Laois€400,000

Source: Property Price Register (PSRA), 2010–2026. Prices as declared to Revenue; some entries may contain errors or omissions.

New to the register? what the Property Price Register shows and hides (including why new-build prices look low), and how the CSO price index differs from these sold prices.

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Average Snapshot Time

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Latest Listings

Properties for Sale in Laois

Latest properties on the market in Co. Laois. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.

Cappagh North, Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32FH93
€395,000

Cappagh North, Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32FH93

bed3 bedbathtub1 bathcottageBungalow
Cobblers Hill, Ballyglishen, Abbeyleix, Ballyroan, Co. Laois, R32A0W0
€550,000

Cobblers Hill, Ballyglishen, Abbeyleix, Ballyroan, Co. Laois...

bed4 bedbathtub3 bathcottageDetached
"Townhouse" Parnell Street, Mountmellick, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, R32D377
€210,000

"Townhouse" Parnell Street, Mountmellick, Mountmellick, Co....

bed6 bedbathtub2 bathcottageTerrace
1.6 ACRE DEVELOPMENT SITE ZONED TOWN CENTRE 37 Parnell Street, Mountmellick, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, R32E521
€300,000

1.6 ACRE DEVELOPMENT SITE ZONED TOWN CENTRE 37 Parnell Stree...

bed4 bedbathtub2 bathcottageEnd of Terrace
2 Rossdarragh Glen, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32D80E
€420,000

2 Rossdarragh Glen, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32D80E

bed5 bedbathtub3 bathcottageSemi-D

Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Laois: FAQs

What does a PropertyPack report cover for Laois properties?

A PropertyPack report for any Laois address covers 18 risk categories: flood risk (OPW data), radon levels (EPA data), BER ratings (SEAI), property prices (Property Price Register), crime statistics (CSO), school catchment, broadband speeds, planning applications, air quality, noise levels, and more. Each check runs for the Eircode you enter, with the data's confidence level labelled where a source is only published at county or division level.

How much does a property report for Laois cost?

The full 18-check PDF report for any Laois address costs €29. House-hunting across several properties? A 3-report bundle is €59 and a 5-report bundle is €79. You see a free snapshot first, no card needed.

What should I check before investing in property in Laois?

Before committing to property in Laois, check flood risk (especially near Nore and Barrow), radon levels (3.8% of homes tested in Laois over the Reference Level), BER rating (affects heating costs), broadband speed, local crime statistics, school catchment, and recent planning applications. PropertyPack covers these and more, 18 checks in a single report for any Eircode.

Which areas of Laois have the lowest property risk?

Risk levels vary across Laois depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Nore and Barrow flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 3.8% of homes tested in Laois measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Portarlington tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Laois across 18 risk categories.

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