CSO Finds Older Renters Spend Bigger Share of Income on Housing
Friday 6 November 2026
Older renters spend a larger share of their income on housing, while landlord rental income averaged €18,234 before expenses, CSO data shows.
Older renters spend a bigger share of their income on housing, according to data from the Central Statistics Office.
The figures show that the average rental income for landlords was €18,234 before expenses. The research also found that about 20 per cent of renters are not currently living in a Rent Pressure Zone.
The source summary outlines these headline metrics concerning tenant expenditure, landlord earnings, and Rent Pressure Zone coverage, with further details on age thresholds or regional distributions not specified in the item.