Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce vs Gatineau


Comparison
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Gatineau leads on 6 of the 7 dimensions compared. Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Gatineau share 12 comparable indicators. 165,031 residents on population in Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, 291,040 residents in Gatineau; Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce pulls ahead with 21.4 km² on area (341.8 km² for Gatineau); Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce holds 7,697 residents per km² on density, 851 residents per km² for Gatineau. Gatineau has 15.9× more area than Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, but Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce catches up in density with 9× more.
| Indicator | Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce | Gatineau |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 165 031 | 291 040 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 21,4 km² | 341,8 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 7 697 | 851 |
| Households (households) | 78 515 | 126 475 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 619 | 1 843 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 49 | 83 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 20 | 58 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 5 | 12 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 29 | 77 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 20 | 6 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 9 | 11 |
| Universities (universities) | 4 | 1 |
In short
For which lifestyle?
Four ways to live here.
Even split between Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Gatineau across 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 Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce vs Gatineau
- Which area is better for family life and access to schools?
- Gatineau offers an extensive school network with 83 schools, including 58 primary schools, which is about 2.9 times more (or 190% more) primary schools than Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and its 20 institutions. For private education, Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce stands out with 20 private schools compared to only 6 in Gatineau, representing about 3.3 times more (or 233% more).
- How does public transit compare between the two?
- Gatineau deploys a widespread transit network with 1,843 bus stops, which is about 3 times more (or 198% more) than the 619 stops in Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. The Montreal network in Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce balances this with highly concentrated services over a smaller area.
- Which option is best for a student?
- Both regions offer an equal advantage for students. Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce has 4 universities compared to 1 in Gatineau, which is about 4 times more (or 300% more), while Gatineau offers 11 CEGEPs compared to 9 in the Montreal borough.
- How do density differences affect daily life?
- With 7,697 residents per km², Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce offers a lively and compact urban atmosphere. Gatineau, with 851 residents per km², provides a more spacious and spread-out living environment across its 341.8 km².
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