Living in Mont-Saint-Hilaire

Richelieu Valley

Mont-Saint-Hilaire is the crown jewel of the South Shore Richelieu sub-region — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the mountain, world-class apple orchards, a historic and artistic community identity, and some of the most scenic real estate in Greater Montreal. Buyers pay a premium that the setting fully justifies.

Population
18,859
Median income
$104,000
Median age
47 yrs
Employment
62.1%
Area
45.6 km²

🏠 Housing

Single-family homes

Typical price: ~$520K–$1.3M

🚆 Transit & commute

exo Saint-Hilaire train (Mont-Saint-Hilaire station, ~55 min to Gare Centrale); car essential for local mobility.

🗣️ Community

Francophone with an artistic and academic community (many McGill researchers and faculty); apple festival culture; a strong sense of place anchored by the mountain and the biosphere reserve.

📍Mont-Saint-Hilaire

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