Saint-Laurent

Montréal

About the neighbourhood

Saint-Laurent in Montréal, Quebec is a highly accessible and transit-friendly neighborhood with easy access to highways and public transportation. The area is convenient for families, with primary schools and daycares within walking distance, and a good variety of green spaces and parks for residents to enjoy. Housing options are diverse, with a mix of small and large apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses, representing various size options from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The neighborhood offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere despite being close to major transportation routes. Overall, Saint-Laurent is a convenient and diverse community for those seeking a new place to call home.

Highlights

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Characteristics

Transportation

This borough provides homeowners with the choice between a diversity of methods of transportation. With 3 rapid transit stations (De la Savane Station, Côte-Vertu Station and Du Collège Station) on the Ligne 2 - Orange, and over 50 nearby bus lines, the transit system in Saint-Laurent is accessible. It is also easy for people walking to move around in Saint-Laurent; many daily needs can be carried out without a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Cycling is easy in Saint-Laurent since riding a bike is facilitated by the generally flat terrain, and the bicycling network is moderately extensive.

Services

Homes for Sale Near Saint-Laurent

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

Both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a short walk from any location in this part of the city. Over 50 supermarkets are situated nearby, and the best choice can be found on streets like Boulevard Décarie. Furthermore, this borough is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. It is also convenient to reach a number of clothing stores without a vehicle. With respect to education, in Saint-Laurent, families will generally be able to reach schools and daycares by walking.

Character

Saint-Laurent is a fairly good borough to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed ambience. This part of the city is quiet, as the streets are quite tranquil - however noise can be bothersome near one of the 2 airports (Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport,Héliport de Montréal (Sacré-Coeur)), one of the railway lines, Autoroute Métropolitaine or Autoroute de la Côte-de-Liesse. Finally, this area also features a fair amount of greenery as there are many tree-lined streets. Access to green spaces, like Parc du Bois-Franc and Parc Noël-Sud, is very easy from most locations in the borough since there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to visit.

Car friendly7.2

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

Cycling friendly6.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly7.4

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants7.2

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

Groceries8.4

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping8.0

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

Cafes6.0

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Quiet7.8

Few sources of noise nearby

Nightlife4.4

Variety of bars within a short drive

Vibrant3.2

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

10.6% SINGLE DETACHED
5.7% SEMI DETACHED
16.3% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
37.4% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
29.6% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.1% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

8.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
14.9% HIGH SCHOOL
32.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
27.7% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
11.7% MASTER'S DEGREE
1.6% MEDICAL DEGREE
1.4% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

4.7% FOOT
0.5% BICYCLE
24.4% PUBLIC TRANSIT
67.5% CAR
1.1% OTHER

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