Boischatel

About the neighbourhood

Boischatel, Quebec is a tranquil municipality in the Greater Québec City area, offering convenient parking and close by restaurants. The predominantly single detached homes are mostly modern, with a variety of options including four or more bedroom and three-bedroom houses. Residents enjoy a peaceful atmosphere with low traffic noise, and the nearby Parc de la Chute-Montmorency provides green space for relaxation. While there are limited primary schools and no high schools, the community is great for families seeking a calm environment. Despite transportation limitations, Boischatel is an attractive option for those looking for a modern, peaceful neighborhood within Greater Québec City.

Highlights

This area is great forCar friendly

This area is great forQuiet

This area is great forParks

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is an excellent medium of transportation in Boischatel. Nearby highways are rather easy to access from anywhere in Boischatel, and it is very convenient to come across a parking spot. In contrast, the public transit service in this part of the Greater Québec City metropolitan area is not very practical. Thankfully, there are about 20 bus lines. This municipality is not very convenient for people who like to get around by foot since many day-to-day needs are impractical to carry out without the use of a vehicle. The bicycle is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in Boischatel since there are quite a few elevation changes, and the cycling network is not very extensive.

Services

Homes for Sale Near Boischatel

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

Property owners in Boischatel almost always have to rely on a car to travel to the nearest grocery store. A limited variety of restaurants is available in this part of the Greater Québec City metropolitan area as well. As far as education is concerned, parents and their children will appreciate that no matter where their property is situated in Boischatel, primary schools are nearby. On the other hand, there are only a very small number of high schools and consequently they can be a very long stroll away.

Character

Boischatel offers a slower-paced atmosphere and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This part of the Greater Québec City metropolitan area is very quiet, as the streets are generally very peaceful. Finally, there are about 20 green spaces close by for residents to explore, including Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, making it easy to reach them from the majority of locations in Boischatel.

Car friendly10.0

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.4

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

Transit friendly0.4

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants2.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries1.0

Few or no groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.2

Few or no shops within a short drive

Cafes1.4

Few or no cafés within a short drive

Quiet9.8

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Nightlife1.4

Few or no bars within a short drive

Vibrant1.0

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

77.8% SINGLE DETACHED
2.0% SEMI DETACHED
3.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
16.1% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
0.0% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.0% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

3.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
11.7% HIGH SCHOOL
48.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
25.4% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
9.1% MASTER'S DEGREE
0.8% MEDICAL DEGREE
0.8% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

1.6% FOOT
0.0% BICYCLE
1.6% PUBLIC TRANSIT
95.6% CAR
1.0% OTHER

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