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Anjou vs Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Anjou

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Comparison

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Le Plateau-Mont-Royal leads on 10 of the 16 dimensions compared. Between Anjou and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, 28 public indicators line up. Anjou pulls ahead with 41,928 residents on population (100,390 residents for Le Plateau-Mont-Royal). Anjou holds 13.9 km² on area, 8.1 km² for Le Plateau-Mont-Royal. Anjou shows 3,025 residents per km² on density versus 12,348 residents per km² for Le Plateau-Mont-Royal. The difference shows mostly on density, where Le Plateau-Mont-Royal leads by 4.1× more, and on area, where Anjou regains 70% more.

Comparison of Anjou and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal on 28 public indicators
IndicatorAnjouLe Plateau-Mont-Royal
Population (residents)41 928100 390
Area (square kilometres)13,9 km²8,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 02512 348
Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage))8901 090
Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income))18,6 %31,1 %
Single-family homes (of residential housing stock)17 %2,5 %
Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock)7 %10,9 %
Median year built ((median))1 9821 915
Homeowners (of households)43,4 %27,9 %
Renters (of households)56,6 %72 %
Households (households)18 73557 880
Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM))7,7 %16,9 %
Libraries (public libraries)12
Swimming pools (public pools)98
Arenas (arenas)22
Community centres (community centres)26
Tree canopy cover (of territory covered)13,8 %27,6 %
Public trees (maintained public trees)619 839
Bus stops (stops)265341
Schools (schools (MEQ))1027
Primary schools (primary schools)816
Secondary schools (secondary schools)14
Public schools (public schools)920
Private schools (private schools)17
Water play features (installations)36
Wading pools (wading pools)73
Households with children (households (children under 18))4 9707 945
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))4681 950

In short

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal stands out spectacularly with its 19,839 public trees, which is about 3,306.5 times more than the 6 public trees found in Anjou. This massive gap highlights the contrast between the bustling density of the Plateau, reaching 12,348 residents per square kilometer, and the spacious layout of Anjou at 3,025 residents per square kilometer. While the Plateau attracts a mobile population with 72% renters, Anjou offers a stable residential setting with 17% single-family homes and 43.4% homeowners.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal leads on 2 of 3 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 Anjou vs Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Which neighborhood offers the quietest and most spacious environment?
Anjou provides a more open living environment with a density of 3,025 residents per square kilometer and an area of 13.9 km². Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is much more concentrated, with 12,348 residents per square kilometer across 8.1 km².
Which area is better suited for schooling children?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal features 28 schools, including 17 primary and 4 secondary schools, providing diverse educational options. Anjou has 10 schools, including 8 primary and 1 secondary school.
How do housing options and costs compare between the two areas?
Median housing costs are 1,090 in the Plateau compared to 890 in Anjou, representing an absolute difference of 200. Anjou offers about 6.8 times more single-family homes (17%) than the Plateau (2.5%).
Which sector is best for young families and students?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is highly favorable for students and young families, with 6 community centres and 7,945 households with children. Anjou is ideal for a quiet and remote work lifestyle, offering 9 swimming pools and 7 wading pools.
What is the safety situation in these two areas?
Anjou records a low number of 475 safety incidents. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal shows a higher volume with 1,957 safety incidents, which is about 4.1 times more.