Westmount

About the neighbourhood

Westmount, part of the Greater Montreal metropolitan area, offers convenient access to various forms of transportation, making it a great option for those who appreciate walkability and public transit. With numerous bus lines and a walk-friendly layout, residents can easily run errands and access local businesses. The neighborhood also boasts a diverse array of dining options and grocery stores, as well as proximity to schools and daycares for families. Defined by its tranquil atmosphere and abundant green spaces, Westmount provides a peaceful and scenic setting for residents to enjoy. Additionally, the housing options cater to a range of preferences, from large apartment buildings to single detached homes, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Highlights

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Characteristics

Transportation

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is very simple to travel in Westmount. The public transit infrastructure in Westmount is excellent as a consequence of plenty of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Ligne 5 - Bleue, Ligne 2 - Orange and Ligne 1 - Verte, and over 50 nearby bus lines. This part of the Greater Montreal metropolitan area will also attract house buyers who want to be in a walkable area since it is especially suitable for pedestrians; most daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and various businesses are rather close at hand. Active house buyers will be pleased with the moderately cycling-friendly character of Westmount. For instance, the bicycling infrastructure is fairly good.

Homes for Sale Near Westmount

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

Services

Schools and daycares are especially convenient to access on foot from most properties for sale in this city. Concerning eating, it is usually possible for house buyers in Westmount to purchase general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Moreover, there are over 450 restaurants and over 50 coffee shops to benefit from in this city. It is also very easy to reach a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Westmount. Finding things to do in this city is easy. Even though there are few nearby entertainment venues, there are very often a large number of people around, and finding one of the over 50 nightlife venues is easy since they are generally situated in quite convenient locations. Main streets, such as Rue Sainte-Catherine, are very good for those who enjoy going out. Greenery is reasonably prominent in this city; green spaces, such as Parc du Canal-de-Lachine and Parc Tiohtià:ke Otsira'kéhne, are very well-located and there are over 150 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which makes it very easy to access them. Residents will also find that there are numerous tree-lined streets.

Car friendly6.6

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

Cycling friendly6.2

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly9.6

All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly9.0

Near a wide variety of rapid transit and/or frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.0

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping9.0

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes9.0

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Quiet4.0

Some sources of noise nearby

Nightlife8.4

Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Vibrant5.6

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

12.6% SINGLE DETACHED
15.8% SEMI DETACHED
16.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
17.8% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
36.8% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.0% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

0.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
7.4% HIGH SCHOOL
20.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
35.6% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
24.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
4.0% MEDICAL DEGREE
5.0% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

16.8% FOOT
2.5% BICYCLE
13.4% PUBLIC TRANSIT
61.0% CAR
1.7% OTHER

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