Alma

About the neighbourhood

Alma, Quebec, is a serene and tranquil city with a majority of homes perfect for homeowners looking for a peaceful environment. The accessibility by car is excellent, making parking easy for residents. While some amenities may require a car to reach, the majority of the city is quiet, with little street noise or city clamor. With a variety of housing options, from lofts to spacious four-bedroom homes, there is something for everyone in Alma. The abundance of single detached homes as well as small apartment buildings, duplexes, and townhouses offers a great selection for potential buyers. Overall, Alma offers a peaceful and varied housing market for potential residents.

Highlights

This area is great forQuiet

This area is great forElementary Schools

This area is great forCar friendly

Characteristics

Transportation

Alma is reasonably conducive to those who like to get around as pedestrians, although daily errands are occasionally challenging to run without a vehicle. On the other hand, commuting by bicycle is at times difficult in Alma because the cycling network is not very comprehensive, and riding a bike is rendered strenuous by the often sloping topography.

Services

It is straightforward to access the closest supermarket without a car from most houses for sale in this city. Residents are served by approximately 30 restaurants and cafes as well. As far as education is concerned, in Alma, families will usually be able to access primary schools and daycares by walking. On the other hand, there are only a limited number of high schools and therefore they can be an extended stroll away.

Homes for Sale Near Alma

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

Car friendly7.2

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

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Restaurants4.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.8

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

Shopping4.8

Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes2.2

Some cafés within a short drive

Quiet8.6

Very few sources of noise nearby

Nightlife3.0

Some bars within a short drive

Vibrant2.2

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

51.9% SINGLE DETACHED
8.4% SEMI DETACHED
15.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
23.4% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
0.2% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.5% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

13.3% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
14.4% HIGH SCHOOL
56.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
11.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
2.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
0.3% MEDICAL DEGREE
0.1% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

4.8% FOOT
0.2% BICYCLE
0.0% PUBLIC TRANSIT
91.8% CAR
1.0% OTHER