Baie-D'Urfé

Baie-D’Urfé, formerly known as Baie d’Urfé or Baie d’Urfee, is located in the West Island of Montreal. It is both an industrial and residential area.

A variety of building types and sizes, all built on roomy lots, define this diverse residential area. The lack of sidewalks in the municipality’s residential area contribute to the area’s attractiveness. Boaters frequently visit this location and often use the yacht or boat clubs in the area. An industrial park is located north of Autoroute 20 and the CN and CP railroad lines.

Baie-D’Urfé and neighboring Beaconsfield joined to become the borough of Beaconsfield-Baie-D’Urfé on January 1, 2002, as part of the 2002–2006 municipal reform of Montreal. Beaconsfield and Baie-D’Urfé both decided to demerge following a change in provincial government in 2003 and a provincial referendum in 2004, and were reconstituted as independent municipalities on January 1, 2006. They continue to be a part of Montreal’s urban agglomeration, nonetheless.

Reasons to Live in Baie-D'Urfé

• Safety & Quality of Life

According to research, Baie-D’Urfé has a very high livability score of 88/100 which only demonstrates the outstanding quality of life its residents experience.

Baie-D’Urfé’s crime rates are reported to be 77% lower than the Quebec average, showing just how safe of an area it is.

Baie-D’Urfé has kept much of its original rural appeal, which is emphasized by the lake’s shoreline’s stunning sunsets and charming streets. The Town’s many parks and green spaces offer clean, fresh air for the whole family to enjoy!

• Industrial Park

The industrial sector of Baie-D’Urfé was formed in the 1960s. There are more than 80 businesses in the area now ; the first plant having opened it’s doors around 10 years after the industrial parks creation.

The Trans-Canada Highway (40), the Autoroute du Souvenir (20), the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue campus of Macdonald College, and the western edge of the City of Beaconsfield form its northern, southern, western, and eastern boundaries, respectively.

• Sports & Recreation

The distinctive community spirit at Baie-D’Urfé sets it apart from other cities. The feeling of unity among citizens is influenced by numerous organizations. Activities are available all year round, regardless of the season, to suit every potential style and passion.

Baie-D’Urfé is home to so many different clubs including Baie-D’Urfé Aquatic Club, Baie-D’Urfé Boating Club, Baie-D’Urfé Curling Club, Baie-D’Urfé Tennis Club and Baie-D’Urfé Yacht Club, which is known as one of the best little yacht clubs on the lakeshore.

Real Estate Statistics (Centris)

Education

Baie-D’Urfé is home to many fantastic schools for your children.

Some of the top schools in the area are École Joseph-Henrico, École Primaire Dorset and the German School in Baie-D’Urfé, Alexander von Humboldt German International School.

93.8% of people in Baie-D’Urfé have completed high school and 49.9% of people in Baie-D’Urfé have completed a bachelor’s degree.

Baie-D'Urfé - Quick Demographics

Age, Income & Family Types

Age

The average age in Baie-D’Urfé is 45 years old. 33% of the population is aged between 45 to 64 years old. 13% of the population is aged between 25 to 44 years old, making those the two largest age groups in Baie-D’Urfé

Income

The average household income in Baie-D’Urfé is $171,316. 38% of the population in Baie-D’Urfé have a household income more than $150,000. 20% of the population have a household income between $100,000 and $150,000.

Family Types

81% of the population in Baie-D’Urfé are married couples.

Couples without children at home make up 39% while couples with children make up 52% of the population in Baie-D’Urfé. Single-parent families make up only 9% of the population in Baie-D’Urfé.

Languages Spoken

Since it is a part of the West Island, Baie-D’Urfé is a predominantly English-speaking neighborhood with about 72% of the population speaking English. 19% of the population in Baie-D’Urfé speak French and other foreign languages heard in Baie-D’Urfé make up for about 9%.

20.9% of the population in Baie-D’Urfé speak only English.