Pointe-Claire has something most West Island communities don’t: a genuine village core. The historic point, the waterfront parks, the cafés and boutiques along Lakeshore Road, the view across Lac Saint-Louis — it gives the area a sense of place that no amount of suburban development can replicate. That village identity, combined with excellent transit access, diverse housing, and strong community infrastructure, makes Pointe-Claire the most well-rounded community in the West Island.
With 33,488 residents and a broader mix of housing types than most surrounding municipalities — 50% single-family, 17% semi-detached or row, 11% low-rise, and 21% high-rise — Pointe-Claire serves a wider range of buyers than any other community on this list. First-time buyers can find entry-level condos in the north sectors. Families upgrading to more space can find established detached homes in the interior. Buyers specifically targeting a waterfront or village lifestyle can find historic properties and premium addresses along the Lakeshore. That breadth of supply is one of the reasons demand stays consistent across market cycles.
From a market standpoint, Pointe-Claire benefits from its central West Island location — between the commercial density of Dollard-des-Ormeaux and the lakeshore prestige of Beaconsfield — and from its direct access to Highway 20, Highway 40, commuter train service, and the broader transit network. Buyers relocating from central Montréal find that Pointe-Claire offers significantly more space and a meaningfully different quality of life without sacrificing connectivity. Sellers benefit from strong and consistent buyer demand across all price points — from entry-level to executive.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Population | 33,488 |
| Population Density | 1,771/km² |
| Age Distribution | |
|---|---|
| Under 15 years | 15% |
| 15–24 years | 11% |
| 25–44 years | 20% |
| 45–64 years | 27% |
| 65+ years | 28.% |
| Housing Type | |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 50% |
| Semi-detached or row houses | 17% |
| Buildings under 5 floors | 11% |
| Buildings 5+ floors | 21% |
| Household Income | |
|---|---|
| Under $60,000 | 30% |
| $60,000 – $80,000 | 12% |
| $80,000 – $100,000 | 12% |
| $100,000 – $125,000 | 11% |
| $125,000 – $150,000 | 9% |
| Over $150,000 | 25% |
| Languages Spoken | |
|---|---|
| English | 67% |
| French | 18% |
| Other languages | 15% |
| Housing Tenure | |
|---|---|
| Owners | 69% |
| Renters | 31% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Data compiled from Centris Community Profile.
Pointe-Claire has several distinct residential sectors, each with unique pricing trends and buyer demand patterns. Access the latest seasonal report for each area below.
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Source: Centris®/Matrix data compiled by Christopher Knight, Residential Real Estate Broker. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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