Oka

About the neighbourhood

Oka, located in the Greater Montreal metropolitan area, is a peaceful and green municipality with a variety of housing options. The calm atmosphere, tree-lined streets, and quiet neighborhoods make it an ideal place for families and individuals seeking a tranquil environment. While public transit options may be limited, the convenience of parking and close proximity to bus stops make it easy to navigate by car. With a majority of residents owning their homes, there is a sense of community and stability within the neighborhood. Despite some challenges with school and grocery accessibility, Oka offers a serene and friendly environment for anyone looking to settle into a new home.

Highlights

This area is great forQuiet

This area is great forCar friendly

This area is great forElementary Schools

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a very good mode of transportation in Oka. It is very convenient to park. In contrast, travelling by transit can be challenging in this municipality by reason of the infrequent service. Nevertheless, house owners profit from the Gare Hudson on the 11 - Vaudreuil/Hudson. The municipality is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. Most homes for sale in this part of the Greater Montreal metropolitan area are located in places that are not very well-suited for those who travel by walking as daily errands are difficult to run without a vehicle. However, commuting by bicycle is convenient in this municipality.

Homes for Sale Near Oka

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

It is very rarely practical for home buyers in this part of the Greater Montreal metropolitan area to travel to one of around 10 grocery stores as pedestrians. Nonetheless, it is generally a short trip to the closest pharmacy, which can provide some staple foods. In terms of education, parents and their children will appreciate the proximity to primary schools, which are within walking distance from vast majority homes for sale in this part of the Greater Montreal metropolitan area. In contrast, it can be very hard to reach high schools as a pedestrian.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Oka. This municipality is very quiet, as the streets are generally very peaceful. Finally, there is a fair amount of greenery in this part of the Greater Montreal metropolitan area as the tree canopy coverage for most streets is good. It is easy to reach parks in the municipality, since getting to one is very easy from most properties and there are approximately 40 green spaces nearby for residents to explore.

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.0

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants1.4

Few or no restaurants within a short drive

Groceries0.8

Few or no groceries within a short drive

Shopping0.8

Few or no shops within a short drive

Cafes1.0

Few or no cafés within a short drive

Quiet9.0

Very few sources of noise nearby

Nightlife0.6

Few or no bars within a short drive

Vibrant1.0

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

88.0% SINGLE DETACHED
3.7% SEMI DETACHED
4.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
4.0% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
0.0% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.0% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

12.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
18.7% HIGH SCHOOL
47.0% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
16.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
3.6% MASTER'S DEGREE
0.0% MEDICAL DEGREE
0.0% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

3.1% FOOT
1.3% BICYCLE
1.3% PUBLIC TRANSIT
90.6% CAR
0.6% OTHER

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