Verdun at a glance

Safety and crime

Over the most recent full year of data, 611 located criminal acts were recorded in Verdun, compared with 627 over the preceding equivalent period, a change of -2.6%. The overall trend is described as stable.

Relative to the number of dwellings, the borough records 15.5 criminal acts, which is below the city average: the city-wide figure for the same measure is 23.6. Ranked from the lowest crime rate upward, Verdun places 3 among Montréal's boroughs.

The most frequent category reported here is break-ins, accounting for 33.1% of located acts. Break-ins specifically number 202, a level below the city average, with 5.1 recorded relative to the number of dwellings against 5.8 city-wide; that trend is stable. One caveat applies everywhere in Montréal: 15.2% of published criminal acts carry no location and therefore cannot be attributed to any borough.

Housing stock

The assessment roll lists 39,385 dwellings in Verdun. Condominium units make up 28.0% of them, a meaningful share that gives buyers access to both divided-ownership apartments and more traditional rental buildings.

The stock is largely established rather than new: the median construction year is 1954, and 52.9% of dwellings were built before the threshold used in the facts table. Older buildings often mean generous layouts and mature streets, but also brick, roofing, plumbing and window systems that deserve a close look 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. They are regional averages, not measurements taken in Verdun, and actual asking rents in the borough can be higher or lower.

For the 2025 survey, the regional averages are $1,005 for a bachelor unit, $1,131 for a small apartment, $1,346 for a mid-sized apartment and $1,625 for the largest family units. Use them as a benchmark when you compare listings, and confirm heating, parking and appliances, since what is included varies from one building to another.

Practical notes for newcomers

With a crime rate below the city average and break-ins below the city average, Verdun compares favourably with the city on the published indicators. That said, break-ins remain the most frequent category here, so solid door hardware, secured basement and ground-floor windows, and good exterior lighting are still worth attention, particularly in older buildings.

If you are renting, compare the listing against the regional averages above and budget separately for utilities. If you are buying, arrange mortgage pre-approval before visiting, and given the age profile of the stock, ask the inspector to document the condition of the roof, foundation and electrical panel. Home or tenant insurance quotes can vary with building age and construction type, so gather more than one before committing.