What is the average house price in Laois in 2026?

The median house price in Laois is approximately €250,000 as of late 2025, with prices growing at 13.0% year-on-year.

What is the Local Authority Home Loan limit for Laois?

The LAHL property price limit for Laois is €310,000 from April 2026 (increased from the previous limit). Single applicants can earn up to €80,000 and joint applicants up to €85,000.

What income do I need to buy a house in Laois?

To buy a median-priced property in Laois (€250,000) with a 10% deposit and 3.5x income rule, you would need a gross annual income of approximately €64,286.

Leinster · Updated March 2026

Property Guide:
Laois

County Laois (population 91,877) has an average property price around €220,000. Key buying areas include Portlaoise, Mountmellick, and Portarlington. Below you'll find local property data, calculators, and guides specific to buying, selling, or renting in Laois.

Portlaoise is one of Ireland's best-connected midlands towns — direct motorway and rail to Dublin in under an hour. First-time buyer demand is growing as Dublin prices push people outward. Mountmellick and Portarlington also attract commuters.

€250,000

Median House Price

35% below national median

+13.0%

Year-on-Year Growth

National: +7.0%

€310,000

LAHL Price Limit

From April 2026

€1,250

Avg Monthly Rent

Yield: 6.0%