Which borough offers the best environment for a family with young children?

Ahuntsic-Cartierville is ideal for families with its 20 primary schools, which is about 4 times more (or 300% more) than the 5 schools in Ville-Marie. The area also offers 4 secondary schools compared to only 1 in the downtown core.

How do public transit options compare between the two areas?

Ville-Marie leads for quick metro access with 16 stations compared to 3 in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. However, Ahuntsic-Cartierville compensates with 593 bus stops and 4 train stations, surpassing the 423 stops and 2 stations in Ville-Marie.

I am looking for a quiet area for remote work, which one should I choose?

Ahuntsic-Cartierville is highly recommended for quiet and remote work, featuring a density of 4,972 people per km² across an area of 25.5 km². Although Ville-Marie has a density of 3,917 people per km² over 21.5 km², its constant urban activity is less suited for tranquility.

Is it easy to find a rental property in these neighbourhoods?

Ville-Marie features a proportion of 72.5% renters out of 61,425 households, making rental searches highly active. Ahuntsic-Cartierville counts 61.6% renters among its 60,515 households.

What is the safety situation in these two boroughs?

Ahuntsic-Cartierville is a very safe area with 1,511 safety incidents recorded. Ville-Marie records about 2.6 times more (or 164% more) with a total of 3,985 incidents.

Ahuntsic-Cartierville vs Ville-Marie

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Ville-Marie share 15 comparable indicators. Ahuntsic-Cartierville holds 126,891 residents on population, 84,013 residents for Ville-Marie; Ahuntsic-Cartierville shows 25.5 km² on area versus 21.5 km² for Ville-Marie; Ahuntsic-Cartierville records 4,972 residents per km² on density, against 3,917 residents per km² in Ville-Marie. population: Ahuntsic-Cartierville ahead by 51% more.

Comparison of Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Ville-Marie on 15 public indicators
Indicator	Ahuntsic-Cartierville	Ville-Marie
Population (residents)	126 891	84 013
Area (square kilometres)	25,5 km²	21,5 km²
Density (residents per km²)	4 972	3 917
Schools (schools (MEQ))	37	21
Primary schools (primary schools)	20	5
Secondary schools (secondary schools)	4	1
Public schools (public schools)	25	8
Private schools (private schools)	12	13
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)	9	33
Metro stations (stations)	3	16
Bus stops (stops)	593	423
Train stations (commuter rail stations)	4	2
Renters (of households)	61,6 %	72,5 %
Households (households)	60 515	61 425
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))	1 502	3 986

Population

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

126 891

residents

Ville-Marie

84 013

residents

126 891

residents

Population

84 013

residents

Area

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

25.5km²

square kilometres

Ville-Marie

21.5km²

square kilometres

25.5km²

square kilometres

Area

21.5km²

square kilometres

Density

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

4 972

residents per km²

Ville-Marie

3 917

residents per km²

4 972

residents per km²

Density

3 917

residents per km²

Schools

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

schools (MEQ)

Ville-Marie

schools (MEQ)

Schools

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

primary schools

Ville-Marie

primary schools

Primary schools

primary schools

Secondary schools

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

secondary schools

Ville-Marie

secondary schools

Secondary schools

secondary schools

Public schools

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

public schools

Ville-Marie

public schools

Public schools

public schools

Private schools

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

private schools

Ville-Marie

private schools

Private schools

private schools

CEGEPs

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

CEGEPs and colleges

Ville-Marie

CEGEPs and colleges

CEGEPs

CEGEPs and colleges

Metro stations

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

stations

Ville-Marie

stations

Metro stations

stations

Bus stops

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

593

stops

Ville-Marie

423

stops

593

stops

Bus stops

423

stops

Train stations

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

commuter rail stations

Ville-Marie

commuter rail stations

Train stations

commuter rail stations

Renters

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

62%

of households

Ville-Marie

73%

of households

62%

of households

Renters

73%

of households

Households

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

60 515

households

Ville-Marie

61 425

households

60 515

households

Households

61 425

households

Safety incidents

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

1 502

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

Ville-Marie

3 986

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

1 502

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

Safety incidents

3 986

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

In short

The transit network highlights the most striking difference, with Ville-Marie having about 5.3 times more metro stations (or 433% more) with 16 stations compared to only 3 in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. While the energy of Ville-Marie appeals to those seeking a walkable neighbourhood life, the vast territory of Ahuntsic-Cartierville provides a peaceful setting perfect for young families, students, and remote work. This residential area stands out with its 20 primary schools, representing about 4 times more (or 300% more) than the 5 schools found in Ville-Marie.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Ahuntsic-Cartierville leads on 2 of 4 lifestyles.

For families

Schools, daycares, parks

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Clear edge

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Ville-Marie

For remote work

Greenery, quietness, walkability

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Slight edge

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Ville-Marie

For neighbourhood life

Heritage, transit, culture

Ville-Marie

Slight edge

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Ville-Marie

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Tight match-up

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Ville-Marie

About the scores. 0 to 100 per 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 Ville-Marie

Which borough offers the best environment for a family with young children?: Ahuntsic-Cartierville is ideal for families with its 20 primary schools, which is about 4 times more (or 300% more) than the 5 schools in Ville-Marie. The area also offers 4 secondary schools compared to only 1 in the downtown core.
How do public transit options compare between the two areas?: Ville-Marie leads for quick metro access with 16 stations compared to 3 in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. However, Ahuntsic-Cartierville compensates with 593 bus stops and 4 train stations, surpassing the 423 stops and 2 stations in Ville-Marie.
I am looking for a quiet area for remote work, which one should I choose?: Ahuntsic-Cartierville is highly recommended for quiet and remote work, featuring a density of 4,972 people per km² across an area of 25.5 km². Although Ville-Marie has a density of 3,917 people per km² over 21.5 km², its constant urban activity is less suited for tranquility.
Is it easy to find a rental property in these neighbourhoods?: Ville-Marie features a proportion of 72.5% renters out of 61,425 households, making rental searches highly active. Ahuntsic-Cartierville counts 61.6% renters among its 60,515 households.
What is the safety situation in these two boroughs?: Ahuntsic-Cartierville is a very safe area with 1,511 safety incidents recorded. Ville-Marie records about 2.6 times more (or 164% more) with a total of 3,985 incidents.

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