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LaSalle vs Sherbrooke

LaSalle

Montréal

LaSalle

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

Sherbrooke

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Comparison

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Sherbrooke leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. 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
Households (households)35 77080 475
Bus stops (stops)3861 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))2354
Primary schools (primary schools)1734
Secondary schools (secondary schools)48
Public schools (public schools)2244
Private schools (private schools)110
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)210

In short

The difference in area is the most striking contrast, with Sherbrooke spanning 353.4 km² compared to just 25.2 km² for LaSalle, representing about 14.1 times more (1305% more). This vast territory allows the Eastern Townships city to offer a density of 489 residents per km², while LaSalle features a compact urban environment with a density of 2,953 residents per km², which is about 6 times more (503% more). Sherbrooke is home to a population of 172,950 and 80,475 households, whereas LaSalle accommodates 74,276 residents within its 35,770 households.

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 LaSalle vs Sherbrooke

Which area is better suited for students?
Sherbrooke takes the advantage as a major university hub, offering 8 CEGEPs (compared to 4 in LaSalle) and a very active student lifestyle.
How does the school offering compare between LaSalle and Sherbrooke?
Sherbrooke has 54 schools in total, which is about 2.5 times more (145% more) than LaSalle's 22 schools. The private system is highly developed there with 10 private schools in Sherbrooke compared to just 1 in LaSalle, representing about 10 times more (900% more).
Is it easy to get around using public transit?
While LaSalle benefits from the Montreal network, Sherbrooke deploys 1,436 bus stops across its vast territory, which is about 3.7 times more (272% more) than the 386 stops in LaSalle.
I am looking for a quiet and spacious living environment, which one should I choose?
Sherbrooke is ideal with its low density of 489 residents per km², offering plenty of open space. LaSalle, with its density of 2,953 residents per km², is better suited for those who prefer having Montreal services within walking distance.
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