Cité Universitaire

Québec

About the neighbourhood

Cité Universitaire, part of the Greater Québec City metropolitan area, is a transit-friendly neighborhood with over 50 bus lines and easy access to highways for those who drive. Residents can easily walk to grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes, as well as green spaces like Jardin botanique Roger-Van den Hende. The area is characterized by small apartment buildings and single detached homes, offering a variety of housing options. With a mix of historic and newer buildings, there is something for everyone. Despite the proximity to major roads, the neighborhood remains relatively quiet and peaceful, making it a great place to call home.

Highlights

This area is great forDaycares

This area is great forCar friendly

This area is great forElementary Schools

Characteristics

Transportation

This neighbourhood presents home buyers with several alternative methods of transportation. Commuting by public transit is convenient in Cité Universitaire. More specifically, there are over 50 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually around the corner. Cité Universitaire is also well-suited for people who like to get around on foot; many daily errands can be run without a car, and a variety of businesses are reasonably close by. Cité Universitaire will appeal to active house buyers because it is fairly suitable for cycling. More precisely, there are a good number of bike lanes.

Services

Homes for Sale Near Cité Universitaire

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

It is usually possible for home buyers in Cité Universitaire to buy groceries as pedestrians. In addition, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner, for example along Chemin Sainte-Foy. As far as education is concerned, schools and daycares are easy to get to as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in Cité Universitaire.

Character

Cité Universitaire is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of the city. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Québec, its busier streets are still quite dynamic, and finding one of the a few nightlife venues is easy since they are generally located a short walk away. Most areas in Cité Universitaire are reasonably quiet, as the streets are usually tranquil, however noise can be an issue near Autoroute Félix-Leclerc, Autoroute Robert-Bourassa or the railway line. It is easy to access parks from the majority of locations in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 40 of them close by for residents to discover.

Car friendly8.8

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

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly5.6

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.2

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

Groceries7.8

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

Shopping7.8

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

Cafes5.8

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Quiet6.4

Few sources of noise nearby

Nightlife5.2

Variety of bars within a short drive

Vibrant2.8

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

12.0% SINGLE DETACHED
1.0% SEMI DETACHED
4.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
54.1% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
29.0% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.0% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

3.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
8.4% HIGH SCHOOL
30.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
28.5% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
21.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
1.9% MEDICAL DEGREE
4.9% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

15.1% FOOT
1.7% BICYCLE
19.6% PUBLIC TRANSIT
61.9% CAR
0.5% OTHER

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