Lévis

Lévis, originally Lévis-Lauzon, is a Canadian city located in the Chaudière-Appalaches area of southern Quebec. It is located across from Quebec City, which it is connected to by ferry, on the south bank of the St. Lawrence River.

A small city, with a lot to offer. Lévis has breathtaking scenic views. It serves as the region’s main urban, commercial, and industrial hub. Lévis, which has more than 150,000 residents, is renowned for its thriving social and economic environment.

Reasons to Live in Lévis

• The Views & Scenery

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery by taking a ferry along the St. Lawrence River. Prepare yourself for incredible views of both Quebec City and Lévis during your ferry ride. Year long, at least once an hour, ferries travel from Lévis if you wish to soak in the views, they even offer evening rides.

Don’t forget to bring your camera so you may capture Old Quebec City as you pass by. Whether you take the ferry ride at night or during the day, the views will certainly amaze you.

• Art

Within a revered Anglican church, there is a gallery called Louise-Carrier. The gallery carries Louise Carrier’s name, a well-known local portrait artist.

The artist’s former residence, which is next to the church, houses a portion of the gallery. Each year, more than 200,000 people come to the gallery to see some amazing works of art.

The gallery showcases creations by local and surrounding Lévis artists. The Louise-Carrier Gallery not only presents several exhibitions but also has a permanent collection.

• Les Galeries Chagnon

Like most cities throughout Canada, Lévis is home to a big shopping complex that would satisfy anyone who loves to shop. Explore Les Galeries Chagnon and shop there for apparel, accessories, and other items.

Reitmans, Tristan, and la Vie en Rose are just a few of the mostly Canadian or even Quebecois companies that call the mall home. It also has a sizable Walmart and a few fast-food restaurants.

Real Estate Statistics (Centris)

Education

Some of the top-rated schools in Lévis are École Charles-Rodrigue, École Pointe-Lévy and École Du Ruisseau Sainte-Marie.

87.4% of the population in Lévis have a high school degree or equivalent and about 49.7% have a college degree.

Lévis - Quick Demographics

Age, Income & Family Types

Age

The average age in Lévis is 44 years old. 29% of the population is aged between 45 to 64 years old. 23% of the population is aged between 25 to 44 years old, making those the two largest age groups in Lévis.

Income

The average household income in Lévis is $78,378. 38% of the population in Lévis have a household income less than $50,000. 24% of the population have a household income between $50,000 and $80,000.

Family Types

46% of the population in Lévis are married couples.

Couples without children at home make up 49% while couples with children make up 36% of the population in Lévis. Single-parent families make up 15% of the population in Lévis.

Languages Spoken

Lévis is a predominantly French-speaking city with 99% of the population speaking French.

67.4% of the population in Lévis can speak only French.