What is the average house price in Louth in 2026?

The median house price in Louth is approximately €310,000 as of late 2025, with prices growing at 8.0% year-on-year.

What is the Local Authority Home Loan limit for Louth?

The LAHL property price limit for Louth is €345,000 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 Louth?

To buy a median-priced property in Louth (€310,000) with a 10% deposit and 3.5x income rule, you would need a gross annual income of approximately €79,714.

Leinster · Updated March 2026

Property Guide:
Louth

County Louth (population 139,703) has an average property price around €290,000. Key buying areas include Drogheda, Dundalk, and Ardee. Below you'll find local property data, calculators, and guides specific to buying, selling, or renting in Louth.

Ireland's smallest county but one of its most dynamic. Dundalk benefits from the Dublin–Belfast economic corridor, while Drogheda is essentially a Dublin commuter town. Prices in Drogheda have risen sharply. The M1 motorway makes both towns highly accessible.

€310,000

Median House Price

19% below national median

+8.0%

Year-on-Year Growth

National: +7.0%

€345,000

LAHL Price Limit

From April 2026

€1,500

Avg Monthly Rent

Yield: 5.8%