Sainte-Dorothée

Laval

About the neighbourhood

Sainte-Dorothée in Laval, Quebec is a car-friendly neighborhood with easy access to highways and parking. With approximately 10 bus lines, it's convenient for those who prefer public transit. Residents can easily access primary schools, daycares, supermarkets, and about 40 restaurants and coffee shops. This peaceful neighborhood is known for its greenery, calm ambience, and numerous nearby parks, making it perfect for families and nature lovers. The housing options in Sainte-Dorothée are primarily single detached homes and townhouses, with a variety of bedroom options. It is also an ideal area for home ownership, with around 85% of residents owning their homes.

Highlights

This area is great forDaycares

This area is great forQuiet

This area is great forElementary Schools

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is very often the preferred method to get around in this neighbourhood. Nearby highways, such as Autoroute Laval Ouest, are easy to reach from any location in Sainte-Dorothée, and it is easy to park. In contrast, commuting by public transit is sometimes challenging in this area. Thankfully, homeowners are served by approximately 30 bus lines, and bus stops are commonly very close by. Sainte-Dorothée is not especially bike-friendly as the bicycling infrastructure is not very extensive. Nonetheless, there are not many hills to challenge cyclists. Sainte-Dorothée is also not especially well-suited for people who prefer to get around as pedestrians since common amenities such as hair salons or hardware stores can be an occasionally long stroll away.

Homes for Sale Near Sainte-Dorothée

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

Services

Daycares and primary schools are very easy to reach without the use of a vehicle from anywhere in Sainte-Dorothée. On the other hand, families may consider it very hard to get to high schools by walking. With respect to eating, the nearest supermarket in Sainte-Dorothée is typically only a reasonably short distance away. Boulevard de l'Hôtel-de-Ville is among the best streets for groceries. There are also a few choices for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes.

Character

Sainte-Dorothée is a very good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. Greenery is quite prominent in this part of the city as the majority of streets have reasonably good tree coverage. Access to green spaces in the neighbourhood, such as Parc Couvrette and Le Boisé Sainte-Dorothée, is easy since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out. This part of the city is also very good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly8.2

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

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly4.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants5.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.6

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

Shopping4.8

Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes2.4

Some cafés within a short drive

Quiet8.8

Very few sources of noise nearby

Nightlife2.2

Some bars within a short drive

Vibrant2.0

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

65.0% SINGLE DETACHED
9.9% SEMI DETACHED
4.4% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
17.4% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
3.0% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.0% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

8.2% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
15.5% HIGH SCHOOL
38.2% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
26.7% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
8.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
0.7% MEDICAL DEGREE
0.8% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

1.9% FOOT
0.1% BICYCLE
7.2% PUBLIC TRANSIT
87.8% CAR
1.5% OTHER

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