Renters rule in Montreal, spending an average $835 monthly on housing

Montreal is a city of renters.
Almost two-thirds of people who live in the city rent rather than own their homes, spending an average of $835 on housing, including rent, electricity and heat, according to new analysis of 2016 census data.
Rent is highest in Outremont — $1,269. But Westmount homeowners spend the most on housing: $2,304, including mortgage, real-estate taxes, condo fees, electricity and heating.
Here are some more statistics from the analysis by the city of Montreal’s