Buying a property in Saint-Laurent: 2026 guide

Updated on 19 October 2026

A borough in northwestern Montréal, Saint-Laurent had 102,104 residents at the 2021 census. It is the region’s second-largest employment hub after downtown: about 70% of its territory is industrial or commercial. Its residential neighbourhoods offer houses, condos and plexes. The borough is served by two metro stations and, since November 2025, by four REM stations.

At a glance

Population (2021 census)102,104 residents (+3% since 2016)
Area43 km², about 70% of it industrial or commercial
Jobs in the boroughAbout 108,000 (Ville de Montréal)

The real estate market

Property typeMedian priceSalesYear-over-year
Single-family home$880,00061 sales+3%
Condominium (condo)$463,500100 sales-2%
Plex (last 4 quarters)$889,87580 sales-1%

Source: Centris, Q3 2026 (July to September). Borough of Saint-Laurent, Q3 2026 (July to September), change compared with the same quarter of 2025. For plexes, Centris does not publish a quarterly price due to too few transactions (16 sales): the figures cover the last four quarters.

Areas to know

Vieux-Saint-Laurent

The heart of the borough, around avenue Sainte-Croix (the former rue Principale), near the Du Collège and Côte-Vertu metro stations.

Bois-Franc

Planned neighbourhood opened in 1993 on the site of the former Cartierville Airport, known for its green spaces. The Bois-Franc REM station is nearby.

Nouveau Saint-Laurent

Developed since the early 1990s on former farmland and a former golf course. It has condos as well as large single-family homes.

Chameran

Multicultural area of about 15,000 residents, where many newcomers, notably of Lebanese origin, have settled since the 1980s.

Village Montpellier

Area developed after 1975 on a former quarry, made up mostly of large condominium buildings, near the Montpellier REM station.

Norvick and Cosmos

Older neighbourhoods: Norvick has 248 houses built from 1942 onward for wartime workers; Cosmos, which dates from 1949, mixes single-family homes and rental buildings.

Medians by sector: last 4 quarters (Centris).

Transit

The metro’s orange line serves the Du Collège and Côte-Vertu stations; Côte-Vertu is also a major bus terminus. Since November 17, 2025, the REM has stopped at the Côte-de-Liesse, Montpellier, Du Ruisseau and Bois-Franc stations; according to the REM, the trip from Bois-Franc to Gare Centrale takes about 16 minutes. Bois-Franc (about 740 spaces) and Du Ruisseau (more than 1,000 spaces) have park-and-ride lots. Since January 12, 2026, the exo 15 Mascouche line has ended at Côte-de-Liesse station, with a connection to the REM. According to the REM, the airport branch is scheduled to open in 2027; it will add Marie-Curie station.

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Education

Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys for French-language education and English Montreal School Board (EMSB) for English-language education. Two cégeps in the borough: Cégep de Saint-Laurent and Vanier College.

Health

CLSC de Saint-Laurent (CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal). The nearest hospital is Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal, in the neighbouring borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville.

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Welcome tax and grants

Saint-Laurent is part of the City of Montréal, so Montréal’s rates apply. In 2026: 0.5% up to $62,900, 1% up to $315,000, 1.5% up to $552,300, 2% up to $1,104,700, then 2.5%, 3.5% and 4% above $3,113,000 (rates as of October 2026, for information only). For a house at the median price of $880,000, that comes to about $12,949. Ville de Montréal programs, such as RénoPlex, also apply.

Broker tips

  • In condos, the market is more favourable to buyers: in Q3 2026, a condo took 75 days on average to sell, and the number of condos for sale was up 19% in one year.
  • A large part of the borough is industrial: before making an offer, look at what surrounds the property (zoning, truck traffic) and visit it at different times of day.
  • For an older house or plex, Ville de Montréal’s RénoPlex program can fund part of the renovations; approval must be obtained before the work begins.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median price of a house in Saint-Laurent?

In Q3 2026, the median price of a single-family home in Saint-Laurent was $880,000 (+3% in one year), according to Centris. A condo sold for $463,500.

Does the REM go to Saint-Laurent?

Yes. Since November 2025, four REM stations have been in service in the borough: Côte-de-Liesse, Montpellier, Du Ruisseau and Bois-Franc. According to the REM, it takes about 16 minutes from Bois-Franc to Gare Centrale.

How much is the welcome tax in Saint-Laurent?

Montréal’s rates apply: from 0.5% on the first bracket up to 4% above $3,113,000. For an $880,000 house, it comes to about $12,949. First-time buyers can recover up to $5,875 through Québec’s refundable tax credit for home buyers (the credit decreases above $750,000 and drops to zero at $1,000,000).

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