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Buying a property in Laval: 2026 guide

Updated on 19 October 2026

Québec’s third-largest city with about 438,000 residents, Laval offers more space than Montréal at lower prices, while staying connected to downtown by metro, train and REM. Two out of three households are owners.

At a glance

Population (2021 census)438,366 residents (+4% since 2016)
Owner households66.6% (compared with about 60% in Québec)
Median household income (2020)$85,000 before tax
SectorsCreated by the merger of 14 municipalities in 1965

The real estate market

Property typeMedian priceSalesYear-over-year
Single-family home$630,000547 sales+5%
Condominium (condo)$439,999236 sales+3%
Plex (2 to 5 units)$890,00065 sales+2%

Source: Centris, Q3 2026 (July to September). City of Laval. Median prices and change compared with the same quarter of 2025.

Areas to know

Chomedey

Laval’s most populated sector. Many condos (median of about $447,000), houses and plexes.

Laval-des-Rapides and Pont-Viau

The most urban sectors, near the Cartier and De la Concorde metro stations. Affordable condos (median of about $374,000).

Duvernay

Residential sector of single-family homes (median of about $724,000), in the east of the island.

Vimont and Auteuil

Sectors made up mostly of single-family homes (median of about $640,000), served by the Vimont exo station.

Sainte-Rose

Former village with a historic core near the Rivière des Mille Îles, with an exo station. Mostly houses (median of about $651,000).

Fabreville and Sainte-Dorothée

Western sectors, among the most affordable for a house (median of about $566,000 in Fabreville). Sainte-Dorothée now has a REM station.

Medians by sector: last 4 quarters (Centris).

Transit

The metro’s orange line has three stations in Laval: Cartier, De la Concorde and Montmorency. The exo Saint-Jérôme train line stops at the Vimont, De La Concorde and Sainte-Rose stations. Since November 2025, the REM has served the Île-Bigras and Sainte-Dorothée stations. Highways 15 and 440 cross the island.

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Education

Cégep Montmorency, Université de Montréal’s Laval campus, INRS – Centre Armand-Frappier.

Health

Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé, Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital.

Map

Choose what you want to see around Laval.

The city Train, metro and REM stations Hospitals Schools Parks Grocery stores

Welcome tax and grants

Since 2026, Laval applies a 3% rate on the portion of the price above $500,000 (rates as of October 2026, for information only).

Broker tips

  • Sectors near the metro (Laval-des-Rapides, Chomedey) are well suited to buyers who work in Montréal without a car.
  • Check whether the property is heated with oil: Laval offers up to $2,000 to replace it, until December 31, 2026.
  • Some streets near the rivers are in flood zones: consult the City’s map before making an offer.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median price of a house in Laval?

In Q3 2026, the median price of a single-family home in Laval was $630,000 (+5% in one year), according to Centris. A condo sold for about $440,000.

Is it easy to get to Montréal from Laval?

Yes: three orange line metro stations, three exo Saint-Jérôme train stations and two REM stations connect Laval to Montréal.

Which sectors of Laval offer mostly single-family homes?

Vimont, Auteuil, Duvernay, Sainte-Rose and Fabreville are made up mostly of single-family homes, with medians from $566,000 to $724,000 over one year (Centris).

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