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Lachine vs Brossard

Lachine

Montréal

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Brossard

Province du Québec

Brossard

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Comparison

The same numbers,
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Brossard leads on 5 of the 6 dimensions compared. Lachine and Brossard share 11 comparable indicators. Lachine holds 41,616 residents on population, 91,525 residents for Brossard; Lachine shows 22.5 km² on area versus 45.2 km² for Brossard; Lachine records 1,848 residents per km² on density, against 2,025 residents per km² in Brossard. population: Brossard ahead by 2.2× more.

Comparison of Lachine and Brossard on 11 public indicators
IndicatorLachineBrossard
Population (residents)41 61691 525
Area (square kilometres)22,5 km²45,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)1 8482 025
Households (households)20 93035 885
Bus stops (stops)274678
Schools (schools (MEQ))1316
Primary schools (primary schools)911
Secondary schools (secondary schools)32
Public schools (public schools)1213
Private schools (private schools)13
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)26

In short

With 6 CEGEPs compared to 2 in Lachine, Brossard offers about 3 times more (or 200% more) college institutions, making it a prime choice for students. This South Shore city also stands out for its size with a population of 91,525, which is about 2.2 times more (120% more) than the Montreal borough of Lachine with 41,616 residents. Brossard covers 45.2 km² compared to 22.5 km² for Lachine, providing a larger territory that is slightly denser with 2,025 people per km² compared to 1,848 for its West Island neighbor.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Brossard 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 Lachine vs Brossard

Which area offers better public transit accessibility?
Brossard has 678 bus stops compared to 274 in Lachine, representing about 2.5 times more (147% more) stops. This extensive network greatly simplifies daily commutes for residents.
How does the school offer compare for families?
Brossard has 16 schools in total compared to 13 in Lachine, with an advantage in private education where Brossard has 3 schools compared to 1 in Lachine. Lachine stands out at the high school level with 3 secondary schools compared to 2 in Brossard.
What is the residential profile and density of these two areas?
Brossard has 35,885 households, which is 71% more than Lachine with 20,930. Population density remains comparable, reaching 2,025 people per km² in Brossard compared to 1,848 in Lachine.
Why is Brossard more advantageous for students?
Brossard offers an excellent student profile with its 6 CEGEPs, which is about 3 times more (200% more) than Lachine with 2. This provides a wider variety of higher education programs nearby.