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Anjou vs Saint-Jérôme

Anjou

Montréal

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Saint-Jérôme

Province du Québec

Saint-Jérôme

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Comparison

The same numbers,
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Saint-Jérôme leads on 4 of the 4 dimensions compared. Between Anjou and Saint-Jérôme, 9 public indicators line up. Anjou pulls ahead with 41,928 residents on population (80,215 residents for Saint-Jérôme). Anjou holds 13.9 km² on area, 90.2 km² for Saint-Jérôme. Anjou shows 3,025 residents per km² on density versus 889 residents per km² for Saint-Jérôme. Saint-Jérôme takes the edge on area (6.5× more), while Anjou stands out on density (3.4× more).

Comparison of Anjou and Saint-Jérôme on 9 public indicators
IndicatorAnjouSaint-Jérôme
Population (residents)41 92880 215
Area (square kilometres)13,9 km²90,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 025889
Households (households)18 73537 370
Schools (schools (MEQ))1029
Primary schools (primary schools)819
Secondary schools (secondary schools)18
Public schools (public schools)928
Private schools (private schools)11

In short

With about 8 times more secondary schools (representing 700% more) than Anjou, Saint-Jérôme stands out as a major regional hub compared to the residential Montreal borough. While Anjou concentrates its 41,928 residents within a compact area of 13.9 km², the capital of the Laurentians spreads its 80,215 inhabitants over a vast territory of 90.2 km². This geographical contrast offers the urban efficiency of a connected borough on one side, and the space of a large suburban city on the other.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Saint-Jérôme 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 Anjou vs Saint-Jérôme

What is the difference in atmosphere and density between the two areas?
Anjou has a density about 3.4 times higher (representing 240% more) than Saint-Jérôme, with 3,025 residents per km² compared to 889. Anjou offers a compact and urban neighborhood life, while Saint-Jérôme provides wide open spaces.
How does the school offering compare for families?
Saint-Jérôme has 29 schools in total compared to 10 in Anjou, which is about 2.9 times more institutions (representing 190% more). For the public system, Saint-Jérôme has 28 compared to 9 in Anjou, which is about 3.1 times more (211% more).
Which area is best suited for a student profile?
Saint-Jérôme holds the advantage for the student profile thanks to its higher education infrastructure and its 8 secondary schools compared to only 1 in Anjou. Its student life is dynamic and anchored in an independent regional community.
What is the volume of housing available in these sectors?
Saint-Jérôme is home to 37,370 households across its vast territory, while Anjou has 18,735. The residential selection is broader in Saint-Jérôme, whereas Anjou offers a more concentrated market close to the center of Montreal.
What about primary schools for young children?
Saint-Jérôme has 19 primary schools, which is about 2.4 times more (138% more) than Anjou which has 8. Both territories offer a perfect tie regarding private education with 1 school each.
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