Living in Outremont: Data Snapshot

Safety and reported crime

Over the most recent full year of data, police recorded 163 located criminal acts in Outremont, compared with 175 in the preceding equivalent period, a change of -6.9%. The overall trend is described as stable.

Relative to the number of dwellings, the rate works out to 13.6, which is below the city average: the city-wide figure across all boroughs is 23.6. Ranked by crime rate among Montréal boroughs, where the lowest rate comes first, Outremont sits at 1.

The most frequent category is break-ins, representing 30.7% of located acts. Break-ins specifically numbered 50, a rate of 4.2 relative to the number of dwellings against 5.8 city-wide, placing the borough below the city average; the year-over-year break-in trend is rising. Note that 15.2% of criminal acts are published city-wide without a location, so borough totals understate reported crime somewhat.

Housing stock

The assessment roll counts 11,994 dwellings in Outremont. Condominium units make up 30.6% of them, so both divided-ownership and rental or single-owner buildings are part of the local market.

The stock is old by Montréal standards: the median construction year is 1932, and 62.8% of dwellings date from before the post-war decades. Older buildings often mean generous proportions and mature streetscapes, but also roofs, windows, plumbing and electrical systems that deserve close attention during an inspection.

Rents in regional context

The rent figures below come from the CMHC survey for the Montréal census metropolitan area as a whole, for the 2025 survey year. They are regional averages, not measurements specific to Outremont, and actual asking rents in the borough may differ.

Across the metropolitan area, the average rent is $1,005 for a bachelor unit, $1,131 for the smallest one-bedroom format, $1,346 for mid-sized apartments, and $1,625 for larger family units. Use them as a benchmark for comparing listings, not as a local price guide.

Practical notes for newcomers

Because break-ins form the largest share of reported acts here at 30.7%, and because the break-in trend is rising even though the rate of 4.2 sits below the city average, basic prevention still pays off: solid door hardware, lighting, and knowing who has keys are the usual starting points in older buildings.

When shopping for home insurance, insurers typically ask about building age and systems, and with 62.8% of dwellings predating the post-war era, documentation on past roof, wiring and plumbing work is worth requesting from the seller or landlord.

If you are buying, getting a mortgage pre-approval before visiting gives you a firm budget, and with condominiums at 30.6% of the stock you may also want to review syndicate records, the contingency fund and any planned major work. These are general pointers rather than professional advice; a broker, notary or inspector can review your specific situation.