Fairview

Pointe-claire

About the neighbourhood

Fairview is a charming and accessible neighborhood in the Greater Montreal metropolitan area, offering a variety of housing options including single detached homes, large apartments, and townhouses. With plenty of parks and green spaces, it's easy to enjoy the outdoors and there are numerous amenities within walking distance including supermarkets, restaurants, and clothing stores. The neighborhood also boasts easy access to the highway and a reasonable flat terrain, making commuting by car a breeze. Additionally, families will appreciate the nearby daycares and the quiet atmosphere thanks to the limited pedestrian traffic.

Highlights

This area is great forCar friendly

This area is great forDaycares

This area is great forGroceries

Characteristics

Transportation

It is convenient to get around by bike in Fairview because cyclists do not encounter significant elevation changes, and this part of Pointe-Claire boasts reasonably good cycling infrastructure. Fairview will also attract house buyers who appreciate living in a walkable area because it is pedestrian-friendly; many daily errands can be run without a car. Commuting by public transit is sometimes challenging in this part of the city. Nonetheless, homeowners have access to approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are usually very close by. In contrast, driving is an excellent means of transportation in this part of Pointe-Claire. It is very easy to park, and nearby highways, such as Autoroute Félix-Leclerc, are very easy to drive to from any home in Fairview.

Services

Homes for Sale Near Fairview

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

The closest supermarket in Fairview is usually only a short trip away. Likewise, there is generally a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also a reasonably short stroll to a decent choice of clothing stores. With respect to education, families will appreciate that wherever their house is located in this part of Pointe-Claire, secondary schools and daycares are nearby. In contrast, there are no primary schools in Fairview.

Character

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Fairview, as well as some areas with a vibrant atmosphere. To be more specific, there are about 40 parks nearby for residents to unwind in, like Parc Dollard-des-Ormeaux and Parc Westwood, and they are especially well-situated, making it easy to access them. At the same time, the tree canopy coverage for a large number of streets is below average. This part of Pointe-Claire remains relatively quiet, thanks to the presence of few people out and about on the streets; however those who are closer to Autoroute Félix-Leclerc or the railway line may experience higher levels of noise.

Car friendly9.8

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

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly5.0

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants6.8

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

Groceries7.6

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

Shopping7.6

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

Cafes6.0

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Quiet4.8

Some sources of noise nearby

Nightlife4.4

Variety of bars within a short drive

Vibrant2.4

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

49.5% SINGLE DETACHED
12.1% SEMI DETACHED
11.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
8.2% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
18.1% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.0% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

4.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
14.9% HIGH SCHOOL
36.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
30.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
10.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
0.0% MEDICAL DEGREE
1.6% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

4.2% FOOT
0.0% BICYCLE
8.9% PUBLIC TRANSIT
83.9% CAR
1.2% OTHER

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