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Lachine vs Sherbrooke

Lachine

Montréal

Lachine

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

Sherbrooke

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Sherbrooke leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. Comparing Lachine and Sherbrooke means reading 11 public indicators side by side. 41,616 residents on population in Lachine, 172,950 residents in Sherbrooke; Lachine pulls ahead with 22.5 km² on area (353.4 km² for Sherbrooke); Lachine holds 1,848 residents per km² on density, 489 residents per km² for Sherbrooke. On area, Sherbrooke counts 15.7× more than Lachine; on density, Lachine leads by 3.8× more.

Comparison of Lachine and Sherbrooke on 11 public indicators
IndicatorLachineSherbrooke
Population (residents)41 616172 950
Area (square kilometres)22,5 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)1 848489
Households (households)20 93080 475
Bus stops (stops)2741 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))1454
Primary schools (primary schools)1034
Secondary schools (secondary schools)38
Public schools (public schools)1344
Private schools (private schools)110
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)210

In short

Sherbrooke spans a vast territory of 353.4 km², which is about 15.7 times more (1469% more) than the Montreal borough of Lachine and its 22.5 km². While Lachine offers a tight-knit urban lifestyle with a density of 1,848 people per km², Sherbrooke stands out as a major regional student city of 172,950 residents. This difference in scale translates into a vast network of services in the Eastern Townships, contrasting with the compact waterfront charm of the Montreal suburbs.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke

Which area offers the best environment for students?
Sherbrooke wins with its dynamic student profile supported by 8 CEGEPs, about 4 times more (300% more) than Lachine which has 2.
How does the pace of life compare between Lachine and Sherbrooke?
Lachine has a density of 1,848 people per km² for a concentrated urban daily life, while Sherbrooke features a density of 489 people per km² favoring wide open spaces.
What is the school offering for families?
Sherbrooke has 54 schools in total compared to 13 in Lachine, including about 10 times more private schools with 10 Sherbrooke institutions versus only 1 in Lachine.
Is it easy to get around without a car in these two cities?
Sherbrooke deploys a network of 1,436 bus stops, about 5.2 times more (424% more) than Lachine which has 274, to cover its vast territory.
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