The city of Mercier, Quebec is located in the Greater Montréal metropolitan area.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing many dwellings in Mercier, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 85% of the properties in the city and 15% are rented. Roughly 30% of homes in this city were constructed after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Transportation

The best way to navigate this city is usually driving. It is very convenient to park. On the other hand, Mercier is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines. Walking is not very practical for home buyers in this city as running common errands is challenging.

Services

A fraction of home buyers in this part of the Greater Montréal metropolitan area may be able to buy their groceries by walking, while others will have to rely on another means of transportation. A small number of restaurants can be found in Mercier as well. With respect to education, parents may find it difficult for their children to access high schools and primary schools as pedestrians. In addition, there are only a few daycares and thus they can be a long walk away.

Character

Mercier is quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic - although there are still several louder sections, especially near Autoroute de l'Acier. There is a small amount of greenery in this city - but there are approximately 10 parks close by for residents to explore.