Buying a property in Longueuil: 2026 guide

Updated on 19 October 2026

The South Shore’s main city with about 254,000 residents, Longueuil is a few minutes from downtown Montréal by metro or the Jacques Cartier Bridge. It offers houses, condos and plexes at prices generally lower than in Montréal.

At a glance

Population (2021 census)254,483 residents (+6% since 2016)
BoroughsLe Vieux-Longueuil, Saint-Hubert, Greenfield Park

The real estate market

Property typeMedian priceSalesYear-over-year
Single-family home (Vieux-Longueuil)$625,000116 salesstable
Single-family home (Saint-Hubert)$587,500129 salesstable
Condominium (Vieux-Longueuil)$398,500116 sales+5%
Plex (Vieux-Longueuil)$840,00051 sales+2%

Source: Centris, Q3 2026 (July to September). Centris statistics by borough (no data published for the city as a whole).

Areas to know

Le Vieux-Longueuil

The most active borough, with the metro, Cégep Édouard-Montpetit and the university campuses. Balanced market between houses, condos and plexes.

Saint-Hubert

Large residential sector made up mostly of houses (median of about $589,000 over one year), with the Longueuil–Saint-Hubert exo station and the École nationale d’aérotechnique.

Greenfield Park

Small residential borough that is home to Hôpital Charles-LeMoyne. Houses around $570,000.

Medians by sector: last 4 quarters (Centris).

Transit

The metro’s yellow line runs from Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke station to downtown Montréal, with the RTL bus terminus. The Longueuil–Saint-Hubert exo station is on the Mont-Saint-Hilaire line. The Jacques Cartier Bridge and the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel connect the city to Montréal; the nearest REM station is Panama, in Brossard.

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Education

Longueuil campuses of Université de Sherbrooke and Université de Montréal, Cégep Édouard-Montpetit, École nationale d’aérotechnique.

Health

Hôpital Charles-LeMoyne (Greenfield Park), Hôpital Pierre-Boucher (Vieux-Longueuil).

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Welcome tax and grants

In 2026, Longueuil applies 1.5% from $315,000 to $630,100, then 3% above $630,100 (rates as of October 2026, for information only; confirm with the City).

Broker tips

  • Longueuil allows an additional dwelling in a detached building, under conditions (lot served by water and sewer, $35,000 connection fee).
  • For commuting to Montréal, compare travel times by metro, exo train and bridge depending on where you work.
  • In older sectors, have the foundations inspected before buying.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median price of a house in Longueuil?

In Q3 2026, the median single-family home sold for $625,000 in Vieux-Longueuil and $587,500 in Saint-Hubert, according to Centris.

Does the REM go to Longueuil?

No. Longueuil is served by the metro’s yellow line and the exo train; the nearest REM station is Panama, in Brossard.

Can you build a dwelling in your backyard in Longueuil?

Yes, under conditions: an additional dwelling in a detached building is allowed for single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes, after a conditional use application; the lot must be served by water and sewer ($35,000 connection fee).

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