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LaSalle vs Sherbrooke

LaSalle

Montréal

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

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Comparison

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Reading across 11 comparable indicators between LaSalle and Sherbrooke. LaSalle holds 74,276 residents on population, 172,950 residents for Sherbrooke; LaSalle shows 25.2 km² on area versus 353.4 km² for Sherbrooke; LaSalle records 2,953 residents per km² on density, against 489 residents per km² in Sherbrooke. On area, Sherbrooke counts 14.1× more than LaSalle; on density, LaSalle leads by 6× more.

Comparison of LaSalle and Sherbrooke on 11 public indicators
IndicatorLaSalleSherbrooke
Population (residents)74 276172 950
Area (square kilometres)25,2 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 953489
Schools (schools (MEQ))2254
Primary schools (primary schools)1634
Secondary schools (secondary schools)48
Public schools (public schools)2144
Private schools (private schools)110
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)48
Bus stops (stops)3861 436
Households (households)35 77080 475

Population

LaSalle

74 276

residents

Sherbrooke

172 950

residents

Area

LaSalle

25.2km²

square kilometres

Sherbrooke

353.4km²

square kilometres

Density

LaSalle

2 953

residents per km²

Sherbrooke

489

residents per km²

Schools

LaSalle

22

schools (MEQ)

Sherbrooke

54

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

LaSalle

16

primary schools

Sherbrooke

34

primary schools

Secondary schools

LaSalle

4

secondary schools

Sherbrooke

8

secondary schools

Public schools

LaSalle

21

public schools

Sherbrooke

44

public schools

Private schools

LaSalle

1

private schools

Sherbrooke

10

private schools

CEGEPs

LaSalle

4

CEGEPs and colleges

Sherbrooke

8

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

LaSalle

386

stops

Sherbrooke

1 436

stops

Households

LaSalle

35 770

households

Sherbrooke

80 475

households

In short

Space is the defining difference between these two living environments, with Sherbrooke spanning an area of 353.4 km², which is about 14.1 times more (or 1305% more) than LaSalle's 25.2 km². This contrast results in a high urban density in LaSalle with 2,953 people per km², whereas Sherbrooke offers a much more spacious setting with 489 people per km². For students, Sherbrooke stands out as a vibrant university hub with its 8 CEGEPs and active student life compared to LaSalle's 4 CEGEPs.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Sherbrooke leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Sherbrooke

Clear edge

LaSalle

52

Sherbrooke

78

About the scores. 0 to 100 per lifestyle, computed from public indicators (schools, safety, transit, environment, etc.) across all boroughs and cities covered by Explore Ma Ville.

Questions

Questions about LaSalle vs Sherbrooke

What is the difference in atmosphere between LaSalle and Sherbrooke?
LaSalle offers a compact urban lifestyle with a density of 2,953 people per km², which is about 6 times more (or 503% more) than Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, at 489 people per km², provides a greener, more spacious setting.
Which area is better suited for a student?
Sherbrooke wins for the student profile with its 8 CEGEPs, compared to 4 in LaSalle, alongside a highly developed university culture.
How does the school offering compare for families?
Sherbrooke has 54 schools in total, which is about 2.5 times more (or 145% more) than LaSalle's 22. The private sector is larger with 10 private schools in Sherbrooke compared to just 1 in LaSalle, which is about 10 times more (or 900% more) than LaSalle.
What is the public transit network like?
Sherbrooke has 1,436 bus stops, which is about 3.7 times more (or 272% more) than LaSalle's 386 stops, which serve its more compact territory.
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