Saint-Simon Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Saint-Simon is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. Saint-Simon is very quiet overall, as the streets are usually very peaceful - although there are still several louder sections, especially close to the railway line, Autoroute Jean-Lesage or the airport (Aéroport de St. Simon de Bagot).

Transportation

Saint-Simon is especially car friendly. It is very convenient to park. It is difficult to get around by bicycle in Saint-Simon because the bicycling infrastructure is quite poor. Nonetheless, it is a flat ride to most destinations. Saint-Simon is also not very well-suited for pedestrians because running common errands is nearly impossible without a vehicle.

Housing

In Saint-Simon, around 85% of dwellings are single detached homes, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. This municipality is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 70% of the dwellings in the municipality are occupied by homeowners while the rest are rented. Roughly one third of homes in this part of Les Maskoutains were constructed before the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Services

Purchasing one's groceries usually requires the use of a vehicle in this municipality. There are also a few opportunities for those who appreciate restaurants in close proximity. With respect to education, this municipality does not contain any high schools or primary schools. Moreover, there are only a very small number of daycares and consequently they can be a very long trip away.