Lorraine

About the neighbourhood

Lorraine, located in the Greater Montreal metropolitan area, is a charming city with a calm and peaceful environment. The majority of its housing consists of single detached homes, offering families a sense of space and privacy. With over 50 parks nearby, there are plenty of green spaces to explore and enjoy. Convenient access to daycares and primary schools make it an ideal location for families with young children. Despite the limited public transit options, the city's close proximity to highways like Autoroute 640 makes it easy to get around by car. Overall, Lorraine offers a tranquil and family-friendly lifestyle, with a variety of amenities nearby.

Highlights

This area is great forCar friendly

This area is great forDaycares

This area is great forParks

Characteristics

Transportation

Getting around by car is especially convenient in Lorraine. It is very easy to park, and many properties for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Autoroute 640. In contrast, the public transit access in Lorraine is not very convenient. Thankfully, there are approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most homes. Lorraine is not very conducive to those who prefer to travel on foot because common errands are difficult to run without a vehicle. In contrast, this city is conducive to biking as the cycling infrastructure is extensive, and there are a limited number of elevation changes.

Services

Homes for Sale Near Lorraine

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

Parents and their children will appreciate that wherever their house is situated in Lorraine, daycares and primary schools are nearby. On the other hand, there are only a very small number of high schools and accordingly they can be a very long stroll away. Concerning food, the nearest grocery store in Lorraine is generally only a rather short walk away. There are also a few options for those who care about close by restaurants.

Character

The character of Lorraine is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. This part of the Greater Montreal metropolitan area is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. Lastly, there is a fair amount of greenery in this city as the majority of streets have reasonably good tree coverage. There are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to relax in, including Parc Lorraine and Berge de la Plage-Idéale, and they are very well-located, which makes them very easy to reach.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.4

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants3.8

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.8

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

Shopping3.0

Some shops within a short drive

Cafes2.0

Few or no cafés within a short drive

Quiet8.8

Very few sources of noise nearby

Nightlife1.8

Few or no bars within a short drive

Vibrant1.4

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

87.9% SINGLE DETACHED
2.4% SEMI DETACHED
4.7% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
4.7% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
0.0% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.0% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

1.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
11.7% HIGH SCHOOL
40.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
30.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
10.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
1.9% MEDICAL DEGREE
0.3% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

0.9% FOOT
0.0% BICYCLE
3.3% PUBLIC TRANSIT
92.6% CAR
1.1% OTHER

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