Living in Contrecoeur

South Shore East

Contrecoeur is undergoing a slow but fundamental transformation — the Port of Montreal's massive new container terminal being developed here by DP World and the Caisse will eventually create thousands of jobs and reshape the local economy. Today it combines a historic riverfront village with ArcelorMittal steelworks.

Population
9,480
Median income
$82,000
Median age
39 yrs
Employment
63.0%
Area
62.2 km²

🏠 Housing

Single-family homes

Typical price: ~$360K–$680K

🚆 Transit & commute

Car-dependent; Highway 132; approximately 45 km from Montreal — best suited for buyers tied to local or industrial employment.

🗣️ Community

Small francophone community with deep industrial roots; the port terminal development is the long-term story that forward-looking buyers are watching.

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