Boisbriand

Boisbriand, one of Quebec’s newest communities, is situated at the entrance to the Lower Laurentians area and has a big senior population that actively contributes to the city’s dynamism. The Municipality gives special consideration to family requirements and provides a wide range of social, cultural, and sporting events to its close to 27,000 residents.

This new city is considered a suburb of Montreal. It is located in the Thérèse-De Blainville Regional County Municipality in southwest Quebec, Canada.

Highway 13 on the west, Highway 15 on the east, and Highway 640 in the middle/north divide the town of Boisbriand, which is comparatively tiny.

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Reasons to Live in Boisbriand

  • The Nature Interpretation Center

The Rivière des Mille-Îles is home to a beautiful maple grove where the Nature Interpretation Center is located. From May through October, you may explore this genuine slice of heaven every day from 7 am to 9 pm.

The Nature Interpretation Center contains many picnic areas for families, 2 themed gardens, stroller and wheelchair-friendly paths and free parking!

  • Safe & inexpensive

Comparing Boisbriand’s crime rates to the average for Quebec, they are 24% lower. Boisbriand’s cost of living is 8% less than the average for Quebec. Real estate costs in Boisbriand are 25% less than the average in Quebec.

  • Thousand Islands River Park

The ideal location to experience nature is Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles. This protected wildlife habitat is the biggest in the metro region and a unique attraction. What could possibly be more thrilling than experiencing the animal kingdom in its natural setting?

Take in the many lakes, islands, and banks of this oasis’s flora and fauna. You may rent a pedal boat, single or double kayak, or a canoe. Explore the different hiking paths on the islands as you travel across them.

Here are some recent statistics regarding the Boisbriand Real Estate Market (Centris):

Single Family Home $470,000 (up 14% in the last 4 quarters)
Condo $369,000 (up 6% in the last 4 quarters)
Plex (2 to 5 units) $641,450 (up 16% in the last 4 quarters)

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Education

A few of the top schools in Boisbriand are École Gabrielle-Roy, École Des Grands-Chemins, École Secondaire Jean-Jacques-Rousseau and Collège Boisbriand.

82.7% of the population in Boisbriand have a High School diploma.

Boisbriand - Quick Demographics

Income, Age & Marital Status

Age

The average age in the city of Boisbriand is about 37 years old. 30% of the population are aged between 45 to 60 years old and 24% of the population are aged between 25 to 44 years old, making them the two largest age groups in Boisbriand.

Income

The average household income in Boisbriand is about $89,637. 28% of the population in Boisbriand have a household income less than $50,000 and 25% of the population have a household income between $50,000 and $80,000.

Family Types

Couples in Boisbriand without any children at home make up 34% of the population while couples with children account for about 47%. Single-parent families make up 19% of the population.

Languages Spoken

84% of the population in Boisbriand are Francophones while only 5% are anglophones. Other languages heard around Boisbriand make up about 11%.

40.4% of the population in Boisbriand speak French only.

 

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