Compton

About the neighbourhood

Compton, Quebec, located in the Greater Sherbrooke metropolitan area, offers a peaceful and quiet environment for residents. The majority of the housing stock consists of single detached homes and row houses, perfect for families looking for a spacious and serene neighborhood. With easy access to parking and a short drive to the nearest supermarket, Compton is convenient for those with vehicles. The scarcity of primary schools and daycares means that families can enjoy a close-knit community with small class sizes. If you enjoy a tranquil setting and spacious homes, Compton may be the perfect place for you to settle down.

Highlights

This area is great forCar friendly

This area is great forQuiet

This area is great forElementary Schools

Characteristics

Transportation

Travelling by car is especially convenient in Compton. Accessing a parking spot is generally easy, and most real estate listings are a short drive from the closest highway. Traveling on foot is not very practical for home buyers in this municipality because many day-to-day needs are inconvenient to meet without a vehicle. Cycling is also very hard in Compton because the topography is not very flat, and there are very few bike lanes.

Services

Parents and their kids will appreciate the proximity to primary schools, which are within walking distance from most houses for sale in this municipality. On the other hand, neither high schools nor high schools are easy to get to without a car. Concerning eating, a portion of residents in Compton may have the option to shop for groceries as pedestrians, while others will have to rely on another means of transportation. A limited selection of restaurants can be found in this municipality as well.

Homes for Sale Near Compton

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

Character

Compton is an excellent municipality to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed ambience. Compton is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly1.6

Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.2

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Restaurants2.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries2.8

Some groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.4

Few or no shops within a short drive

Cafes0.8

Few or no cafés within a short drive

Quiet9.8

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Nightlife0.8

Few or no bars within a short drive

Vibrant0.4

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

78.5% SINGLE DETACHED
2.7% SEMI DETACHED
4.6% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
13.4% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
0.0% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
1.5% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

11.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
23.5% HIGH SCHOOL
47.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
12.5% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
3.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
0.0% MEDICAL DEGREE
0.0% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

4.6% FOOT
0.0% BICYCLE
0.0% PUBLIC TRANSIT
91.1% CAR
1.8% OTHER

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