Elgin

About the neighbourhood

Elgin, a charming municipality in Quebec, offers residents a tranquil lifestyle characterized by its peaceful streets and a tight-knit community atmosphere. The beautiful single detached homes and row houses, largely from before the 1960s, provide unique architectural appeal, perfect for families or individuals looking for an inviting neighborhood. With a strong sense of ownership, nearly 80% of the homes are occupied by homeowners, fostering a sense of stability and pride. The convenience of easily accessible parking enhances the comfort of daily life, making local amenities a quick drive away. Elgin is truly an ideal place to settle down and enjoy life’s quieter moments.

Highlights

This area is great forQuiet

This area is great forCar friendly

This area is great forCycling friendly

Characteristics

Transportation

The car is very often the best method to move around in Elgin. It is very convenient to find a parking spot. Walking is not very practical for house buyers in this municipality since running common errands is nearly impossible without a car. The bike is a rather poor means of transportation in Elgin as there are a fair number of elevation changes to challenge cyclists, and the cycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive.

Services

In all but a very small number of cases, a car is needed to do groceries. In terms of education, Elgin does not contain any high schools or primary schools. Moreover, daycares are not numerous and therefore not always within a short distance.

Homes for Sale Near Elgin

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

Car friendly9.4

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

Cycling friendly2.4

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly0.2

Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs

Restaurants0.8

Few or no restaurants within a short drive

Groceries0.4

Few or no groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.2

Few or no shops within a short drive

Cafes0.4

Few or no cafés within a short drive

Quiet10.0

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Nightlife0.8

Few or no bars within a short drive

Vibrant0.2

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

94.3% SINGLE DETACHED
0.0% SEMI DETACHED
0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
0.0% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
0.0% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
5.7% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

20.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
15.0% HIGH SCHOOL
50.0% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
15.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
5.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
0.0% MEDICAL DEGREE
0.0% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

0.0% FOOT
0.0% BICYCLE
0.0% PUBLIC TRANSIT
92.3% CAR
0.0% OTHER