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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