Living environment
Founded in the early 19th century, St-Élie d'Orford was formerly part of the Township of Orford. Although the mountainous terrain made the district less conducive to agriculture, it expanded nonetheless with the arrival of Scottish and Irish families.
Advantages
Positioned as a main gateway to Sherbrooke from Montreal, St-Élie d'Orford provides ample access to those who appreciate easy travel from one municipality to another.
Everyday living
The Borough’s accessibility has instigated its current boom, welcoming several small businesses and new families wishing to enjoy Saint-Élie’s numerous benefits.
Demographics
Area :
156 km²
Number of inhabitants :
37 524 persons
Density (inhabitants/km2) :
241 per km²
% per age group
% of households
Spoken languages
French : 95,4 %
English : 2,3 %
Others : 2,3 %
Average price
Single home
2020 : $244,900
2019 : $211,000
2018 : $218,500
2017 : $207,200
2016 : $207,500
2015 : $202,000
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