Saint-Simon

Montréal

About the neighbourhood

Saint-Simon, located in the heart of Montréal, offers convenient accessibility with easy access to public transportation, schools, and shops. The pedestrian-friendly nature of the neighborhood makes daily tasks simple and enjoyable. Residents can also take advantage of the numerous green spaces and parks for leisure and relaxation. With a diverse housing market predominantly offering small apartment buildings and duplexes, there are plenty of options for potential buyers. The area caters to a variety of lifestyles and preferences, making it an attractive location for those looking for a well-connected and dynamic community to call home.

Highlights

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Characteristics

Transportation

This neighbourhood will attract homeowners that appreciate various modes of transportation. House buyers who want to live in a walkable area will be pleased with the very pedestrian-friendly nature of this neighbourhood; most daily errands can be run without the need to get in a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This part of Montréal is also bike-friendly because the bicycling network is fairly comprehensive, and it is an even ride to most locations. Travelling by public transit is very convenient in this part of the city as a consequence of 2 rapid transit stations (Crémazie Station and Sauvé Station) on the Ligne 2 - Orange, and about 20 nearby bus lines. Driving is also a reasonably good transportation option in this neighbourhood. The majority of real estate listings are a very short drive from the nearest highway, such as Autoroute Métropolitaine.

Homes for Sale Near Saint-Simon

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

Services

It is very easy to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store as a pedestrian from any location in Saint-Simon. Furthermore, there are over 50 restaurants and around 10 coffee shops to experience in this neighbourhood. Property owners can find a large number of nearby clothing stores. When it comes to education, in Saint-Simon, parents and their kids will almost always be able to access schools and daycares without a vehicle.

Character

Saint-Simon is a great neighbourhood for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though the ambience is not the most lively in this part of the city, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its main streets, and with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. However, this neighbourhood features not much greenery; although, green spaces, such as Parc Henri-Julien, are especially well-distributed and there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to relax in, which makes them very easy to get to.

Car friendly7.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.2

Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly8.6

Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.8

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping9.0

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes7.6

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Quiet4.0

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Nightlife8.0

Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Vibrant4.6

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

0.9% SINGLE DETACHED
2.1% SEMI DETACHED
16.3% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
73.8% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
6.9% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.0% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

17.3% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
19.0% HIGH SCHOOL
33.9% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
21.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
6.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
0.3% MEDICAL DEGREE
0.3% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

13.2% FOOT
1.1% BICYCLE
27.1% PUBLIC TRANSIT
55.4% CAR
2.0% OTHER

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