L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève vs Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
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Comparison
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Le Plateau-Mont-Royal leads on 11 of the 16 dimensions compared. Comparing L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal means reading 28 public indicators side by side. L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève holds 18,097 residents on population, 100,390 residents for Le Plateau-Mont-Royal; L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève shows 36.2 km² on area versus 8.1 km² for Le Plateau-Mont-Royal; L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève records 499 residents per km² on density, against 12,348 residents per km² in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal. density: Le Plateau-Mont-Royal ahead by 24.7× more. area: L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève ahead by 4.5× more.
| Indicator | L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 18 097 | 100 390 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 36,2 km² | 8,1 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 499 | 12 348 |
| Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage)) | 1 040 | 1 090 |
| Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income)) | 17 % | 31,1 % |
| Single-family homes (of residential housing stock) | 69,2 % | 2,5 % |
| Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock) | 6,3 % | 10,9 % |
| Median year built ((median)) | 1 986 | 1 915 |
| Homeowners (of households) | 74,5 % | 27,9 % |
| Renters (of households) | 25,5 % | 72 % |
| Households (households) | 7 020 | 57 880 |
| Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM)) | 5,2 % | 16,9 % |
| Libraries (public libraries) | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools (public pools) | 2 | 8 |
| Community centres (community centres) | 1 | 6 |
| Heritage buildings (heritage-listed buildings) | 2 | 14 |
| Tree canopy cover (of territory covered) | 48,8 % | 27,6 % |
| Public trees (maintained public trees) | 20 | 19 839 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 85 | 341 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 3 | 27 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 3 | 16 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 0 | 4 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 3 | 20 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 0 | 7 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 1 | 19 |
| Water play features (installations) | 2 | 6 |
| Households with children (households (children under 18)) | 2 140 | 7 945 |
| Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window)) | 108 | 1 950 |
In short
The most striking difference lies in the number of public trees, with Le Plateau-Mont-Royal having about 992 times more (representing 19,839 trees compared to only 20 in L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève). This gap highlights the contrast between the ultra-dense lifestyle of the Plateau, home to 100,390 residents over 8.1 km², and the rural feel of L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève, which counts 18,097 residents spread across 36.2 km². While the former features a bustling urban environment dominated by 72% renters, the latter provides a peaceful retreat where single-family homes make up 69.2% of the housing stock.
For which lifestyle?
Four ways to live here.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal leads on 3 of 4 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 L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève vs Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
- Which area offers the best environment for quietness and remote work?
- L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève is ideal with its low density of 499 people per km² and a tree canopy cover of 48.8%. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has a density of 12,348 people per km², which is about 24.7 times higher.
- How does the educational offer compare for families and students?
- Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has about 9.3 times more schools with a total of 28 institutions (including 17 primary and 4 secondary schools) and 19 CEGEPs. L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève has 3 primary schools, no secondary schools, and only 1 CEGEP.
- What is the housing profile of these two boroughs?
- L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève is a homeowner's haven (74.5%) characterized by 69.2% single-family homes. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is mostly made up of renters (72%) living in older buildings with a median construction year of 1,915.
- What is the safety situation in these two areas?
- L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève shows an excellent safety record with only 114 reported incidents. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal records about 17.2 times more safety incidents (representing 1,957 events), which is linked to its high commercial activity and large population.
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