Place profile · Harold's Cross, Co. Dublin City

Is Harold's Cross a good place to live?

Harold's Cross is established and steady.

Above average today — affluent and stable, but growth has plateaued — don't overpay.

↓ Unemployment fell 9% → 6%, in line with nationally↑ Prices up 22.7%

Where Harold's Cross sits.

Co. Dublin City · 2 bus stops · no rail.

9 min
drive to Dublin

Ranked #8 in Dublin City for quality of life.

68/100
#27 nationally
Schools & education100
Transport & services100
Local economy89
Environment74
Safety60
Family & community46
Affordability10

Homes sell for €580,000.

€450,000€918,990
↑ +22.7%0% new-build62 sales / 2yr

Schools on the up.

100/100
Schools & education score

Well connected.

100/100
Transport & services score

A working local economy.

89/100
Local economy score

A community that's growing.

1,406 people, up 7% since 2016.

Who lives here.

64%
third-level
50%
professional
7.3%
unemployment
Affluence: affluent

A mix of owners and renters.

47.5% own44% rent4.2% social

For sale in Harold's Cross right now.

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Affordability 10/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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Sale prices from the Property Price Register (rolling 24 months). Quality of Life averages seven equal-weighted dimensions from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets (CSO census + SAPS, Garda crime, SEAI, EPA, DES schools, GTFS). Population is CSO Census 2022; the “on the up” trajectory compares 2016→2022. Figures refresh daily · an area assessment, not advice on a specific property. Updated 2026.