Mile-Ex, Montréal Rentals

This part of Montréal does not demand driving since several other methods of transportation are at the disposal of house buyers. Property owners who value walkability will enjoy the especially pedestrian-friendly character of Mile-Ex; most daily needs are very convenient to meet without the use of a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Physically active house buyers will also be pleased with the very bike-friendly nature of this part of the city. More precisely, the cycling network is reasonably good, and riding a bike is made easier by the generally flat terrain. Travelling by public transit is especially convenient in Mile-Ex by reason of many nearby rapid transit stations on the Ligne 5 - Bleue and Ligne 2 - Orange, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines. However, cars are a sometimes poor transportation option in Mile-Ex. Nonetheless, the majority of real estate listings are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway.

It is a reasonably short distance to get to schools and daycares from most houses for sale in Mile-Ex. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. With respect to food, both general and specialty grocery stores are usually accessible within a very short distance from any location in Mile-Ex. Furthermore, owing to over 150 restaurants and approximately 10 coffee shops, Mile-Ex is a fairly good area in which to eat out.

Mile-Ex offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. It is very easy to find bustling streets in this neighbourhood. There are many nearby entertainment venues, there are very often a very large number of people around, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood. Rue Jean-Talon in particular offers a vast selection of bars. This part of the city also features a very small amount of greenery; although, the majority of locations within the neighbourhood have good access to parks, like Parc Jarry, since there are around 40 of them close by for residents to discover.

The homes in this neighbourhood are quite old, since roughly 40% of its dwellings were built prior to the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s. The substantial percentage of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes.