- Lakeshore access and waterfront lifestyle
- Mature tree canopy and quiet residential streets
- Access to natural spaces including Angell Woods
Beaconsfield is one of the West Island’s most sought-after addresses — a lakeshore community where large lots, mature canopy streets, and direct access to Lac Saint-Louis come together in a way that very few places in Montréal can match. It’s the kind of neighbourhood where people move in once and stay for decades, drawn not just by the lifestyle but by the long-term stability that comes with owning in a genuinely prestigious, supply-constrained market.
The housing stock reflects that prestige. With 86% single-family homes and a 90% homeownership rate, Beaconsfield is overwhelmingly owner-occupied — which speaks to the long-term commitment residents have to the community. Properties here range from executive detached homes on generous interior lots to rare waterfront properties along the lakeshore. The Beaurepaire Village area adds a walkable, community-oriented core that gives the city a sense of place beyond just residential streets.
From a real estate market standpoint, Beaconsfield benefits from a structural supply constraint: there’s simply not much land left to develop, which means inventory stays tight and long-term values remain stable. With 45% of households earning over $150,000 annually and strong demand from move-up buyers and executive households, competition for well-priced properties here is consistent. Buyers targeting Beaconsfield need to understand the micro-market dynamics of each sector — Beaurepaire, Beacon Hill, Sherwood, Central South, Forest Gardens, and South East each have their own pricing patterns, buyer profiles, and days-on-market trends.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Population | 19,277 |
| Population Density | 1,748/km² |
| Age Distribution | |
|---|---|
| Under 15 years | 18% |
| 15–24 years | 14% |
| 25–44 years | 18% |
| 45–64 years | 30% |
| 65+ years | 20% |
| Housing Type | |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 86% |
| Semi-detached or row houses | 9% |
| Buildings under 5 floors | 5% |
| Buildings 5+ floors | 0% |
| Household Income | |
|---|---|
| Under $60,000 | 16% |
| $60,000 – $80,000 | 9% |
| $80,000 – $100,000 | 9% |
| $100,000 – $125,000 | 10% |
| $125,000 – $150,000 | 10% |
| Over $150,000 | 45% |
| Languages Spoken | |
|---|---|
| English | 69% |
| French | 18% |
| Other languages | 13% |
| Housing Tenure | |
|---|---|
| Owners | 90% |
| Renters | 10% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Data compiled from Centris Community Profile.
Beaconsfield has several distinct residential sectors, each with its own character, price ranges, and buyer demand trends. Access the latest seasonal report for each area below.
Available Neighbourhood Reports
Source: Centris®/Matrix data compiled by Christopher Knight, Residential Real Estate Broker. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Thinking of Buying or Selling in Beaconsfield?
Beaconsfield’s micro-markets — Beaurepaire, Beacon Hill, Sherwood, Central South, Forest Gardens, and South East — each trade differently. A property in Beaurepaire Village behaves differently than one on a large interior lot in Sherwood. Get a sector-specific snapshot based on real current data, not a broad area average. Christopher works in Beaconsfield regularly and can give you a precise read on where the market stands right now — and what it means for your next move.