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Ahuntsic-Cartierville vs Longueuil

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Montréal

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Longueuil

Province du Québec

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Comparison

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Longueuil leads on 6 of the 8 dimensions compared. Comparing Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Longueuil means reading 13 public indicators side by side. Ahuntsic-Cartierville records 126,891 residents on population, against 254,480 residents in Longueuil; Ahuntsic-Cartierville shows 25.5 km² on area versus 115.8 km² for Longueuil; Ahuntsic-Cartierville holds 4,972 residents per km² on density, 2,198 residents per km² for Longueuil. On area, Longueuil counts 4.5× more than Ahuntsic-Cartierville; on density, Ahuntsic-Cartierville leads by 2.3× more.

Comparison of Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Longueuil on 13 public indicators
IndicatorAhuntsic-CartiervilleLongueuil
Population (residents)126 891254 480
Area (square kilometres)25,5 km²115,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)4 9722 198
Households (households)60 515113 085
Metro stations (stations)31
Bus stops (stops)5931 805
Train stations (commuter rail stations)41
Schools (schools (MEQ))3771
Primary schools (primary schools)2053
Secondary schools (secondary schools)410
Public schools (public schools)2565
Private schools (private schools)126
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)917

In short

With its vast area of 115.8 km², which is about 4.5 times more (354% more) than the 25.5 km² of Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Longueuil stands out as a large South Shore hub compared to a more compact and dense Montreal borough. While Longueuil is home to a population of 254,480, Ahuntsic-Cartierville shines with its local transit network featuring 3 metro stations, about 3 times more (200% more) than its rival. This territorial dynamic offers a vast urban space on one side and a highly connected island neighborhood on the other.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Longueuil leads on 1 of 1 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 Longueuil

What is the difference in density between the two areas?
Ahuntsic-Cartierville has a density of 4,972 residents per km² compared to 2,198 for Longueuil, representing an absolute difference of 2,774. The Montreal borough offers a tighter, more urban setting, while the South Shore city provides more spacious residential surroundings.
Which area offers the best school options for families?
Longueuil has 71 schools in total compared to 37 in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, including about 2.7 times more primary schools (53 compared to 20, or 165% more). Longueuil features 65 public schools, while Ahuntsic-Cartierville stands out with 12 private schools compared to 6 for its rival.
How does the public transit offer compare?
Ahuntsic-Cartierville has about 4 times more train stations (4 compared to 1, or 300% more) and 3 metro stations compared to 1 in Longueuil. On the other hand, Longueuil offers a vast bus network with 1,805 stops, which is about 3 times more (204% more) than the 593 stops in the Montreal borough.
Which area is better suited for a student profile?
Longueuil holds the advantage for students with its 17 CEGEPs, which is 8 more than the 9 institutions in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. Its large territory and high number of households (113,085 compared to 60,515) support a dynamic and accessible student life.