Real estate in Saint-Laurent
Saint-Laurent is a large borough in the West Island combining established residential sectors, new condominiums (Bois-Franc), and one of the region’s most important employment hubs. Its family market mixes single-family homes, plexes, and condos, with strong demand driven by jobs and transportation.
Saint-Laurent
Every month, David Tardif publishes a residential market tension score out of 100 for Montreal Island, backed by weekly bulletins. Public methodology, Centris sources, full transparency.
Which way is the market leaning in Saint-Laurent?
Saint-Laurent is a borough that functions like a small town: a major employment hub with the Technoparc and aerospace industry, communities from around the world, and residential neighborhoods ranging from post-war bungalows to modern TODs. Bois-Franc, a transit-oriented planned community, is its showcase. It is a sought-after sector for families due to its schools, parks, and central location in the West Island. The diversity of the offering attracts a wide range of buyers. The market is sustained by proximity to employment and major transit routes.
The Saint-Laurent market ·
Condo
Single-family home
Saint-Laurent compared to the Island
Trend
Sectors in Saint-Laurent
Nouveau Saint-Laurent/Bois-Franc
A planned residential neighborhood developed starting in 1993 on the former Cartierville airport, designed by architect Louis Sauer: a green environment of townhouses and condominiums, structured around green spaces and set to become a transit hub around the Bois-Franc REM station.
Vieux Saint-Laurent
The historical heart of the borough, centered around Sainte-Croix Boulevard and the old village: a denser, more established fabric featuring a mix of houses, plexes, and condominiums.
Neighbourhood profile
Sector Character
Single-family homes, condominiums (including the planned Bois-Franc sector), and plexes. Vieux-Saint-Laurent offers heritage charm; Norgate and Cartier are more affordable. Demand is sustained by the employment hub.
Transportation
Du Collège and Côte-Vertu metro stations (Orange Line), exo train stations, and REM nearby; Highways 40 and 15.
Shops & Services
Décarie Boulevard, the nearby Marché Central, and the shops of Vieux-Saint-Laurent.
Schools & Parks
Cégep de Saint-Laurent, schools from both boards; the Musée des maîtres et artisans (Vieux-Saint-Laurent), Marcel-Laurin and Bois-de-Liesse parks.
Frequently asked questions — real estate in Saint-Laurent
Is the Saint-Laurent market strong?
The borough functions like a small town, supported by a major employment hub. Current conditions are shown in the table above; please verify according to your profile with an OACIQ broker. Methodology: enduranceimmobilier.com/indice-tardif/methodologie.
How much does a property cost in Saint-Laurent?
From post-war bungalows to modern TODs in Bois-Franc, the offering is varied and so are the prices. See the table above. Source: Centris data, compiled by Endurance Groupe Immobilier.
What supports the selling time in Saint-Laurent?
Proximity to employment, major highways, and schools maintains stable demand, which influences selling times.
Is Saint-Laurent suitable for active families?
Yes: schools, parks, diversity, and its central location in the West Island make it a family-oriented sector that functions like a small town. See the profile above.
Does Saint-Laurent benefit from its employment hub?
The Technoparc and the aerospace industry anchor employment nearby, which supports residential demand. An OACIQ broker can contextualize this for your project.
Get updates on the market in Saint-Laurent
A question about the Saint-Laurent market? Speak with David Tardif, real estate broker (OACIQ)
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Sources: Centris data, compiled by “Endurance Groupe Immobilier by Tardif”. No APCIQ / Barometer data is reproduced. The Tardif Index complements the Centris HPI and APCIQ statistics. Full methodology: enduranceimmobilier.com/indice-tardif/methodologie.