- Mature, well-established residential neighbourhoods
- Strong community services and recreation programs
- Family-focused environment
Dollard-des-Ormeaux is the commercial and residential anchor of the central West Island — a fully built-out community with the infrastructure, services, and amenities that come with nearly 50 years of established residential development. With close to 50,000 residents, DDO is one of the most populated municipalities in the West Island, and that density brings a level of everyday convenience that less-developed communities simply can’t match: major shopping corridors on Sources, Brunswick, and St-Jean; strong English and French school networks; sports complexes; community centres; and direct access to Highways 40 and 13.
What DDO offers buyers that is harder to quantify — but just as real — is stability. This is not a speculative market. It’s a community that has been desirable for decades and continues to attract a consistent wave of buyers who prioritize reliability over trend-chasing. With 57% single-family homes, a 75% homeownership rate, and a broad mix of income levels, DDO serves a wider buyer profile than its reputation sometimes suggests. Entry-level buyers can find townhomes and semi-detached properties at accessible price points. Move-up buyers can find generous detached homes on larger lots in the western sectors. Long-term homeowners will find that DDO’s track record of value stability means they’re selling from a solid foundation.
DDO’s three sectors — Central, East, and West — each have their own character. The Central sector offers the most walkable access to services and commercial corridors. The East sector has a denser mix of property types. The West sector leans more toward larger detached homes on wider lots, attracting buyers looking for more space within the municipality. Understanding which sector fits your needs — as a buyer — or which sector your property competes in — as a seller — is the starting point for making the right decision.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Population | 48,403 |
| Population Density | 3,191/km² |
| Age Distribution | |
|---|---|
| Under 15 years | 16% |
| 15–24 years | 13% |
| 25–44 years | 23% |
| 45–64 years | 27% |
| 65+ years | 21% |
| Housing Type | |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 57% |
| Semi-detached or row houses | 19% |
| Buildings under 5 floors | 16% |
| Buildings 5+ floors | 8% |
| Household Income | |
|---|---|
| Under $60,000 | 28% |
| $60,000 – $80,000 | 12% |
| $80,000 – $100,000 | 12% |
| $100,000 – $125,000 | 12% |
| $125,000 – $150,000 | 10% |
| Over $150,000 | 26% |
| Languages Spoken | |
|---|---|
| English | 60% |
| French | 15% |
| Other languages | 25% |
| Housing Tenure | |
|---|---|
| Owners | 75% |
| Renters | 25% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Data compiled from Centris Community Profile.
Dollard-des-Ormeaux has micro-markets that behave differently depending on location and property type. 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.
Dollard-des-Ormeaux attracts a broad buyer profile:
Thinking of Buying or Selling in Dollard-des-Ormeaux?
DDO’s Central, East, and West sectors trade differently — and in a community this established, micro-location matters. A semi-detached in the East sector prices and sells very differently from a detached home in the West. Get a current, sector-specific market snapshot before you make any decisions. Christopher works across all three sectors regularly and can give you a precise read on where the market stands right now.