Jonquière Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Home buyers who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Jonquière. Jonquière is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Transportation

Driving is usually the favoured method to move around in Jonquière. Nearby highways, such as Autoroute 70, are very easy to access from any home in this area, and it is very convenient to come across a parking spot. In contrast, the public transit in this borough is fairly poor. Nonetheless, the borough is linked by about 20 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. Walking is not particularly practical for property owners in Jonquière because few common errands can be run without a vehicle. This borough is also not particularly bicycling-friendly because there are a limited number of bike lanes, and there are a fair number of hills for cyclists to brave.

Housing

In Jonquière, around half of buildings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and duplexes are also present in the housing stock. Around one third of properties in this area were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of the city also has a good choice of housing size options - it is quite easy to find houses ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly two thirds of the properties in the borough are occupied by homeowners whereas renters occupy the remainder.

Services

The nearest supermarket in Jonquière is typically only a reasonably short distance away. There are also a few options for those who care about restaurants and cafes in close proximity. With respect to education, it is a short distance to get to daycares and primary schools from most homes for sale in Jonquière. However, there are only a few high schools and accordingly they can be an extended stroll away.