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Anjou vs Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Anjou

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Comparison

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Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension leads on 12 of the 15 dimensions compared. Comparing Anjou and Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension means reading 28 public indicators side by side. 41,928 residents on population in Anjou, 142,222 residents in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension; on area, Anjou reaches 13.9 km² while Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension sits at 16.4 km²; Anjou records 3,025 residents per km² on density, against 8,651 residents per km² in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. population: Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension ahead by 3.4× more.

Comparison of Anjou and Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension on 28 public indicators
IndicatorAnjouVilleray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension
Population (residents)41 928142 222
Area (square kilometres)13,9 km²16,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 0258 651
Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage))890840
Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income))18,6 %22,6 %
Single-family homes (of residential housing stock)17 %5,5 %
Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock)7 %9,9 %
Median year built ((median))1 9821 954
Homeowners (of households)43,4 %27,6 %
Renters (of households)56,6 %72,4 %
Households (households)18 73566 380
Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM))7,7 %14 %
Libraries (public libraries)12
Swimming pools (public pools)910
Arenas (arenas)22
Community centres (community centres)28
Tree canopy cover (of territory covered)13,8 %17,7 %
Public trees (maintained public trees)627 335
Bus stops (stops)265466
Schools (schools (MEQ))1041
Primary schools (primary schools)823
Secondary schools (secondary schools)110
Public schools (public schools)933
Private schools (private schools)18
Water play features (installations)38
Wading pools (wading pools)77
Households with children (households (children under 18))4 97015 210
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))4751 692

In short

The green contrast is striking, as Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has about 4,555.8 times more public trees than Anjou, with a total of 27,335 trees compared to only 6. This difference shapes the local lifestyle, opposing the high density of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension (8,651 residents per km²) with the quiet suburban feel of Anjou (3,025 residents per km²). While the former is a bustling hub with many families and 72.4% renters, the latter offers a peaceful setting for remote work where homeowners represent 43.4% of the population.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension 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 Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Which borough should I choose for a lively, urban atmosphere?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension is ideal with its density of 8,651 residents per km² and 466 bus stops. Anjou offers a much more spacious feel with a density of 3,025 residents per km².
Which area is better suited for children's education?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension stands out with 41 schools, which is about 4.1 times more than Anjou's 10 schools. It offers 23 primary schools and 10 secondary schools to support local families.
Which neighborhood is best for peace, quiet, and remote work?
Anjou is the preferred choice for this lifestyle, featuring 17% single-family homes and a tranquil environment. Median housing costs there are 890, compared to 840 in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension.
How do community and recreational facilities compare?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has 8 community centres, about 4 times more than Anjou which has 2. Both boroughs are perfectly tied with 2 arenas and 7 wading pools each.