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Ahuntsic-Cartierville vs Sherbrooke

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Montréal

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

Sherbrooke

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Sherbrooke leads on 5 of the 6 dimensions compared. Comparing Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Sherbrooke means reading 11 public indicators side by side. Ahuntsic-Cartierville holds 126,891 residents on population, 172,950 residents for Sherbrooke; Ahuntsic-Cartierville pulls ahead with 25.5 km² on area (353.4 km² for Sherbrooke); 4,972 residents per km² on density in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, 489 residents per km² in Sherbrooke. area: Sherbrooke ahead by 13.8× more. density: Ahuntsic-Cartierville ahead by 10.2× more.

Comparison of Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Sherbrooke on 11 public indicators
IndicatorAhuntsic-CartiervilleSherbrooke
Population (residents)126 891172 950
Area (square kilometres)25,5 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)4 972489
Households (households)60 51580 475
Bus stops (stops)5931 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))3754
Primary schools (primary schools)2034
Secondary schools (secondary schools)48
Public schools (public schools)2544
Private schools (private schools)1210
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)98

In short

The vast difference in scale defines this comparison, with Sherbrooke spanning an area of 353.4 km², which is about 13.9 times more (or 1285% more) than the 25.5 km² of Ahuntsic-Cartierville. This spatial gap explains why the Montreal borough reaches a density of 4,972 residents per km², representing about 10.2 times more (or 916% more) than the Eastern Townships city and its 489 residents per km². While Ahuntsic-Cartierville offers a compact urban lifestyle along the Rivière des Prairies, Sherbrooke spreads its population of 172,950 over an expansive territory tailored for student life and nature.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke

Which is the better choice for a student lifestyle?
Sherbrooke stands out as a premier student hub with its vibrant university scene, although Ahuntsic-Cartierville offers 9 CEGEPs compared to 8 in Sherbrooke.
Which destination offers more schooling options for children?
Sherbrooke has 54 schools in total, which is 17 more than Ahuntsic-Cartierville with 37. The Eastern Townships city has 70% more primary schools (34 compared to 20) and 76% more public schools (44 compared to 25).
How does public transit compare between these two areas?
Sherbrooke features 1,436 bus stops, which is about 2.4 times more (or 142% more) than the 593 stops in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, to cover its large territory.
I am looking for a quiet living environment, which territory is less densely populated?
Sherbrooke offers a spacious setting with a density of 489 residents per km² for 80,475 households. Ahuntsic-Cartierville concentrates 60,515 households in a smaller space, creating a lively urban atmosphere.
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