County Cavan (population 81,201) has an average property price around €175,000. Key buying areas include Cavan Town, Virginia, and Bailieborough. Below you'll find local property data, calculators, and guides specific to buying, selling, or renting in Cavan.
Affordable housing and a strong rural community. Cavan Town has decent amenities and sits within 90 minutes of both Dublin and Belfast. High rate of one-off rural housing, many of which would benefit significantly from energy upgrades.
€210,000
Median House Price
45% below national median
+9.0%
Year-on-Year Growth
National: +7.0%
€310,000
LAHL Price Limit
From April 2026
€1,100
Avg Monthly Rent
Yield: 6.3%
Buying a Median-Priced Home in Cavan
Median property price€210,000
Deposit required (10%)€21,000
Mortgage needed (90%)€189,000
Income needed (3.5x rule)€54,000
Monthly repayment (3.5%, 30yr)€849/mo
Stamp duty (1%)€2,100
Local Property Tax (est.)€216/yr
Average BER ratingD2
Market Highlights — Cavan 2026
Very affordable — well under national median
LAHL limit: €310,000
Cross-border economic activity
Strong vacant property stock for renovation
Key Towns & Areas
Cavan TownVirginiaBailieboroughKingscourtCootehill