The Best Montreal Neighborhoods for Young Couples: 2018
Which are the most popular Montreal boroughs for young couples buying their first apartment or home? To find the best neighborhoods for young couples, we asked our team of brokers to rank each neighbourhood according to the criteria most commonly desired by young buyers: affordability, access to public transportation, proximity to the Downtown core, and a unique community vibe. In consideration of these characteristics, the 5 most appealing areas for millennials buyers, young families, or couples shopping for their first home are:
Pointe St Charles, Le Sud Ouest
Median condo price: $335,000 according to Centris statistics for May 2018.
Median single family home price: $675,000.
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Why you’d want to live here: Pointe St Charles is the best of all worlds for a young buyer. Despite being located less than a 5 minute drive from Downtown Montreal (walking distance to Griffintown and the Atwater Market), it offers beautiful old townhouses with private gardens, tree-lined streets, affordable (but growing) prices. The neighbourhood prides itself on a strong sense of community, which has led to the creation of theatres, urban gardens, concerts in the park, and community-led art spaces. Active couples will also enjoy the large parks and canal-side paths, that are perfect for running or biking.
Nearest metro line: Charlevoix metro (green line).
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Angus Shops, Rosemont
Median condo price: $325,000 according to Centris statistics for May 2018.
Median single family home price: $600,000.
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Why you’d want to live here: Angus Shops (Rosemont) is located on the East-end of Montreal Island, between Little Italy and Hochelaga. It was a clear contender for this list because of its affordability relative to the nearby Plateau area, and proximity to the youthful commercial arteries in Little Italy. Strolling through this residential neighbourhood, a young couple will find bars, restaurants, bakeries and mom-and-pop establishments, high end boutiques, and everything in between.
Nearest metro line: Prefontaine metro (green line).
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Mile-Ex, (MileEnd-Park-Ex)
Median condo price: $380,000 according to Centris statistics for May 2018.
Median single family home price: $692,250.
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Why you’d want to live here: In 2016 Mile-Ex was named the coolest neighbourhood in the entire world, by “How I Travel” and Vogue Magazine. It goes without saying that young couples would enjoy the hip, laid-back atmosphere, industrial architecture, and wealth of hidden treasures to discover in the the Mile-Ex, which resembles the Plateau some 20 years ago. A perfect neighbourhood for a couple wanting to live in the thick of Montreal’s arts and music scene.
Nearest metro line: Prefontaine metro (green line).
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St Henri, Le Sud Ouest
Median condo price: $300,000 according to Centris statistics for May 2018.
Median single family home price: $640,000.
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Why you’d want to live here: St Henri is a youthful yet family-friendly neighbourhood which has been revitalized in recent years with a variety of new establishments within the recreational and cultural sectors. The relatively affordable real estate and the strong sense of community this area make it popular choice among young couples, families, and students alike. The Little Burgundy district in St Henri is especially appealing to the epicurious, because of various food stands and culinary options surrounding the Atwater Market.
Nearest metro line: St Henri, Lionel Groulx (green/orange line).
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Little Italy, Rosemont / Villeray
Median condo price: $311,500 according to Centris statistics for May 2018.
Median single family home price: $450,000.
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Why you’d want to live here: Located in an area close enough to the city centre to offer a variety of food, recreation and shopping options, yet far enough to maintain its residential characteristics, Little Italy is a popular option amongst young couples with children. Urban townhouses are the preferred architectural style in Little Italy, as well as lower duplexes with gardens giving onto tree-lined pedestrian alleyways. Its proximity to the sprawling Jean-Talon market, where young couples can shop for local produce and artisanal food items, is also a big plus!
Nearest metro line: Rosemont, Castelnau, Parc, Jean Talon (blue/orange line).
