L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève vs Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension


Comparison
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Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension leads on 12 of the 16 dimensions compared. 28 public indicators set L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève apart from Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève pulls ahead with 18,097 residents on population (142,222 residents for Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension). 36.2 km² on area in L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève, 16.4 km² in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. on density, L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève reaches 499 residents per km² while Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension sits at 8,651 residents per km². The difference shows mostly on density, where Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension leads by 17.3× more, and on area, where L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève regains 2.2× more.
| Indicator | L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève | Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 18 097 | 142 222 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 36,2 km² | 16,4 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 499 | 8 651 |
| Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage)) | 1 040 | 840 |
| Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income)) | 17 % | 22,6 % |
| Single-family homes (of residential housing stock) | 69,2 % | 5,5 % |
| Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock) | 6,3 % | 9,9 % |
| Median year built ((median)) | 1 986 | 1 954 |
| Homeowners (of households) | 74,5 % | 27,6 % |
| Renters (of households) | 25,5 % | 72,4 % |
| Households (households) | 7 020 | 66 380 |
| Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM)) | 5,2 % | 14 % |
| Libraries (public libraries) | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools (public pools) | 2 | 10 |
| Community centres (community centres) | 1 | 8 |
| Heritage buildings (heritage-listed buildings) | 2 | 4 |
| Tree canopy cover (of territory covered) | 48,8 % | 17,7 % |
| Public trees (maintained public trees) | 20 | 27 335 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 85 | 466 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 3 | 41 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 3 | 23 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 0 | 10 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 3 | 33 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 0 | 8 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 1 | 13 |
| Water play features (installations) | 2 | 8 |
| Households with children (households (children under 18)) | 2 140 | 15 210 |
| Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window)) | 108 | 1 701 |
In short
For which lifestyle?
Four ways to live here.
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension 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 Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension
- Which area offers the best environment for quiet and remote work?
- L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève wins thanks to its low density of 499 people per km² and its 48.8% tree canopy cover. It provides a peaceful setting composed of 69.2% single-family homes.
- How do the school offerings compare for families?
- Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension offers a much larger educational network with 41 schools, which is about 13.7 times more (or 1,267% more) than L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève with 3 schools. The central borough has 10 secondary schools while the island has none.
- What is the real estate profile and housing cost in each area?
- L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève shows median housing costs of 1,040 with a high proportion of homeowners (74.5%). Conversely, Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension is mostly a rental market (72.4%) with median costs of 840.
- Is there a significant difference in terms of safety?
- L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève is a very peaceful area with only 114 safety incidents. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension records 1,692 incidents, which is about 14.8 times more (or 1,384% more).
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