Asbestos

About the neighbourhood

Asbestos, a city located in Quebec, Canada, offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere with predominantly single detached homes available for residents. With easy accessibility and good parking options for cars, it is a convenient place for families. Despite some challenges in reaching grocery stores, restaurants, and schools on foot, the city provides a peaceful and serene living environment. With a mix of older homes and small apartment buildings, Asbestos offers a variety of housing options for potential residents. Overall, Asbestos offers a tranquil and suburban lifestyle, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful and convenient place to call home.

Highlights

This area is great forQuiet

This area is great forElementary Schools

This area is great forCar friendly

Characteristics

Transportation

This city is car friendly. It is very convenient to find a parking spot. It is impractical for people walking to navigate Asbestos as running day-to-day errands is challenging without needing to get in a car. Biking is also occasionally difficult in this city because the cycling infrastructure is somewhat poor, and there is a significant amount of slopes.

Services

It is easy to reach the nearest supermarket on foot from any home in this city. There are also a few options for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes in close proximity. As far as education is concerned, in this city, parents and their schoolchildren will usually be able to access both primary and secondary schools on foot. In contrast, there are only a few daycares and thus they can be an extended stroll away.

Homes for Sale Near Asbestos

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

Car friendly7.8

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

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.6

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Restaurants3.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.8

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

Shopping2.6

Some shops within a short drive

Cafes2.2

Some cafés within a short drive

Quiet9.8

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Nightlife1.4

Few or no bars within a short drive

Vibrant1.4

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

52.1% SINGLE DETACHED
1.2% SEMI DETACHED
16.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
29.9% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
0.0% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.3% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

23.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
23.2% HIGH SCHOOL
45.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
6.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
0.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
0.0% MEDICAL DEGREE
0.0% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

7.8% FOOT
0.0% BICYCLE
0.0% PUBLIC TRANSIT
89.5% CAR
0.4% OTHER