Ahuntsic-Cartierville vs L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève
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Comparison
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Ahuntsic-Cartierville leads on 11 of the 15 dimensions compared. Between Ahuntsic-Cartierville and L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève, 28 public indicators line up. on population, Ahuntsic-Cartierville reaches 126,891 residents while L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève sits at 18,097 residents. 25.5 km² on area in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, 36.2 km² in L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève. Ahuntsic-Cartierville pulls ahead with 4,972 residents per km² on density (499 residents per km² for L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève). Sharpest gap: Ahuntsic-Cartierville leads by 10× more on density, while L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève regains ground by 42% more on area.
| Indicator | Ahuntsic-Cartierville | L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 126 891 | 18 097 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 25,5 km² | 36,2 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 4 972 | 499 |
| Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage)) | 870 | 1 040 |
| Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income)) | 21,2 % | 17 % |
| Single-family homes (of residential housing stock) | 13,6 % | 69,2 % |
| Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock) | 7,4 % | 6,3 % |
| Median year built ((median)) | 1 962 | 1 986 |
| Homeowners (of households) | 38,4 % | 74,5 % |
| Renters (of households) | 61,6 % | 25,5 % |
| Households (households) | 60 515 | 7 020 |
| Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM)) | 10,2 % | 5,2 % |
| Libraries (public libraries) | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools (public pools) | 6 | 2 |
| Community centres (community centres) | 19 | 1 |
| Heritage buildings (heritage-listed buildings) | 14 | 2 |
| Tree canopy cover (of territory covered) | 30 % | 48,8 % |
| Public trees (maintained public trees) | 36 597 | 20 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 593 | 85 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 37 | 3 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 20 | 3 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 4 | 0 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 25 | 3 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 12 | 0 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 9 | 1 |
| Water play features (installations) | 9 | 2 |
| Households with children (households (children under 18)) | 14 600 | 2 140 |
| Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window)) | 1 502 | 114 |
In short
The contrast between these two Montreal areas is striking, with Ahuntsic-Cartierville having about 1,829.9 times more public trees than L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève (36,597 trees compared to just 20). This difference reflects their unique environments, one being a dense urban hub of 126,891 residents, while the other is a peaceful island of 18,097 people characterized by a rich 48.8% tree canopy cover and a high homeownership rate of 74.5%. While Ahuntsic-Cartierville thrives with its 37 schools and active neighborhood life, L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève offers a quiet retreat perfect for remote work with 69.2% of single-family homes.
For which lifestyle?
Four ways to live here.
Ahuntsic-Cartierville leads on 3 of 4 lifestyles.
Out of 100. The higher the number, the better the area fits that lifestyle. Computed from public indicators (schools, safety, transit, environment, etc.) across all boroughs and cities covered by Explore Ma Ville.
Questions
Questions about Ahuntsic-Cartierville vs L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève
- Which area is better for peace and remote work?
- L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève is ideal with its low density of 499 people per km² and 69.2% of single-family homes. It provides a peaceful environment, enhanced by a 48.8% tree canopy cover.
- How do these boroughs compare for families and school access?
- Ahuntsic-Cartierville is a major family hub with 14,600 households with children and 37 schools, which is about 12.3 times more than L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève with 3. It also features 9 CEGEPs compared to 1 on the island.
- Is it easy to get around on foot or by public transit?
- Ahuntsic-Cartierville is much better suited for a car-free lifestyle with its 593 bus stops, compared to only 85 in L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève. Its density of 4,972 people per km² supports local shops within walking distance.
- What is the housing and financial profile of each area?
- L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève has a high homeownership rate of 74.5% and median housing costs of 1,040, with only 17% of households facing a housing cost burden. In Ahuntsic-Cartierville, there are 61.6% of renters, median costs of 870, and a housing cost burden of 21.2%.
- What about community services and safety?
- Ahuntsic-Cartierville offers rich infrastructure with 19 community centres (about 19 times more than the single centre on the island) and 6 swimming pools, but records 1,502 safety incidents compared to 114 in L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève.
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