Lachine

Montréal

About the neighbourhood

Lachine, a borough in Montréal, Quebec, offers easy access to highways and public transit, making it convenient for residents to get around. The neighborhood is filled with green spaces, providing a natural and peaceful atmosphere for its residents to enjoy. There are plenty of amenities within walking distance, including grocery stores, schools, and daycares. The majority of properties have a park nearby, adding to the area's appeal. Despite the older housing stock, Lachine offers a variety of housing options, from small apartment buildings to duplexes and single detached homes. It's a quiet and tranquil neighborhood, making it a great place to call home.

Highlights

This area is great forDaycares

This area is great forElementary Schools

This area is great forQuiet

Characteristics

Transportation

No matter the mode of transportation, it is easy to travel in Lachine. Walking is reasonably practical for home buyers in Lachine; carrying out daily needs is convenient without a vehicle. Lachine is also moderately bicycling-friendly as the cycling infrastructure is good, and bike riders do not encounter significant slopes. Travelling by public transit is easy in this part of the city as a consequence of many train stations on the 14 - Candiac, 15 - Mascouche, 12 - Saint-Jérôme and 11 - Vaudreuil/Hudson, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines. Cars are also a reasonably good medium of transportation in Lachine. It is convenient to park, and it is a short drive to the closest highway, such as Autoroute de la Côte-de-Liesse, from any home in Lachine.

Services

Homes for Sale Near Lachine

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

Parents and their kids will welcome the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from most, if not all, homes for sale in Lachine. With respect to eating, it is very easy to get to the closest grocery store on foot in Lachine. In addition, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, and home buyers benefit from a few cafes as well. It is also convenient to reach a number of clothing stores on foot.

Character

Lachine offers a relaxed environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This borough is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - however some areas can be quite noisy, especially closer to Autoroute du Souvenir, Autoroute de la Côte-de-Liesse or one of the railway lines. Lastly, there is a fair amount of greenery in this part of Montréal; there are over 50 parks nearby for residents to check out, including Parc LaSalle and Parc René-Lévesque, making it very easy to get to them. In addition, residents will find that most streets have reasonably good tree coverage.

Car friendly8.0

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

Cycling friendly6.6

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly5.6

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants5.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries7.0

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

Shopping5.6

Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes3.0

Some cafés within a short drive

Quiet8.4

Very few sources of noise nearby

Nightlife4.0

Variety of bars within a short drive

Vibrant2.8

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

5.3% SINGLE DETACHED
3.7% SEMI DETACHED
26.3% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
60.7% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
3.1% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.0% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

14.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
20.0% HIGH SCHOOL
38.1% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
18.5% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
6.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
0.3% MEDICAL DEGREE
0.7% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

5.4% FOOT
0.6% BICYCLE
22.2% PUBLIC TRANSIT
69.7% CAR
1.0% OTHER

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