La Prairie

La Prairie is one of the major communities in the Monteregie region located on the South Shore in Southwestern Quebec. It is situated in the Regional County Municipality of Roussillon, where the Saint-Jacques and Saint Lawrence rivers meet.

La Prairie, which has a more than 350-year history, is distinguished by its breath-taking historic area that has been designated as a heritage site. Other distinguishing amenities are its gourmet route in Old-La Prairie, its conservation parks and its cultural sporting, recreational, and family activities. It is well known for its Outdoor Gardeners Market, and its access to the St. Lawrence River which also features a multipurpose trail along the Saint-Jacques River. La Prairie, has a population of 26,500 peopleand is a thriving and progressive city.

La Prairie relies on responsible leadership, quality services, sustainable economic development, and maintenance of a competitive level of taxes to guarantee long-term stability and a high standard of living for its people.

La Prairie’s population has increased recently, especially around 2020 when many families relocated to the suburbs from Montreal’s metropolitan center. La Prairie is praised in particular for its parks, vibrancy, and other activities that provide a comfortable living environment.

Reasons to Live in La Prairie

• Value & Safety

According to a study, La Prairie has an exceptional livability score of 84/100. Filled with many parks and green spaces, it is perceived as a safe family-friendly area.

Crime rates in La Prairie have been recorded to be 35% lower than the average in Quebec, demonstrating how safe of an area it is.

The cost of living in La Prairie is reported to be 5% lower than the provincial average and real estate prices are over 7% lower than the average in the province of Quebec.

• Social & Cultural Life

The best outdoor farmers market in the area, fantastic restaurants, and a variety of family-friendly and cultural events are scheduled all year round in La Prairie.

There is still a lot of agriculture in the La Prairie area. As a result, residents love having access to farmers’ markets during the summer to buy a large selection of fresh produce that is grown locally.

• Responsible Living

As previously mentioned, La Prairie encourages sustainable economic growth and upholds a level of taxation that is competitive. In comparison to a number of other municipalities in Quebec that offer comparable services, the average cost is around 25% lower.

It is at an ideal geographic location and has a number of useful resources nearby.  Residents gain from easy access to Route 132, Highways 15 and 30, and other main roads.

The city is only 10 minutes away from major cities like Montreal or Laval and is a lovely community with housing options for all preferences and price ranges. Numerous housing developments have been finished in the last ten years, and more are scheduled to start soon. There are multi-unit structures, condominiums, and single-family homes of all sizes. This suburban city genuinely cares about the standard of living in its neighborhood and people.

Real Estate Statistics (Centris)

La Prairie – Quick Demographics

Age, Income & Family Types

Age

The average age in La Prairie is 40 years old. 30% of the population is aged between 45 to 64 years old. 24% of the population is aged between 25 to 44 years old, making those the two largest age groups in La Prairie.

Income

The average household income in La Prairie is $99,401. 30% of the population in La Prairie have a household income less than $50,000. 20% of the population have a household income between $50,000 and $80,000.

Family Types

50% of the population in La Prairie are married couples.

Couples without children at home make up 36% while couples with children make up 48% of the population in La Prairie. Single-parent families make up 16% of the population in La Prairie.

Languages Spoken

Since it is a part of Monteregie, La Prairie is a predominantly French-speaking neighborhood with about 88% of the population speaking French. 5% of the population in La Prairie speak English and other foreign languages heard in La Prairie make up for only 7%.

40% of the population in La Prairie can speak only French.