Le Plateau-Mont-Royal vs Ville-Marie
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Comparison
The same numbers,
side by side.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal leads on 10 of the 19 dimensions compared. Between Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Ville-Marie, 31 public indicators line up. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal pulls ahead with 100,390 residents on population (84,013 residents for Ville-Marie). 8.1 km² on area in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, 21.5 km² in Ville-Marie. on density, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal reaches 12,348 residents per km² while Ville-Marie sits at 3,917 residents per km². Sharpest gap: Le Plateau-Mont-Royal leads by 3.2× more on density, while Ville-Marie regains ground by 2.6× more on area.
| Indicator | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | Ville-Marie |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 100 390 | 84 013 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 8,1 km² | 21,5 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 12 348 | 3 917 |
| Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage)) | 1 090 | 1 240 |
| Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income)) | 31,1 % | 37,2 % |
| Single-family homes (of residential housing stock) | 2,5 % | 2,4 % |
| Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock) | 10,9 % | 8 % |
| Median year built ((median)) | 1 915 | 2 006 |
| Homeowners (of households) | 27,9 % | 27,5 % |
| Renters (of households) | 72 % | 72,5 % |
| Households (households) | 57 880 | 61 425 |
| Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM)) | 16,9 % | 22,9 % |
| Libraries (public libraries) | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools (public pools) | 8 | 4 |
| Arenas (arenas) | 2 | 1 |
| Community centres (community centres) | 6 | 10 |
| Tree canopy cover (of territory covered) | 27,6 % | 27,2 % |
| Public trees (maintained public trees) | 19 839 | 20 294 |
| Metro stations (stations) | 3 | 16 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 341 | 423 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 27 | 21 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 16 | 5 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 4 | 1 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 20 | 8 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 7 | 13 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 19 | 35 |
| Universities (universities) | 1 | 4 |
| Water play features (installations) | 6 | 9 |
| Wading pools (wading pools) | 3 | 3 |
| Households with children (households (children under 18)) | 7 945 | 5 665 |
| Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window)) | 1 950 | 3 971 |
In short
Ville-Marie stands out for its accessibility with about 5.3 times more metro stations (representing 433% more) than Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, counting 16 stations compared to only 3. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal counters with a vibrant residential life, displaying a density about 3.2 times higher (representing 215% more) with 12,348 residents per square kilometre compared to 3,917 for its neighbour. While Ville-Marie covers an area about 2.6 times larger (representing 164% more) at 21.5 km², Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is highly attractive to families with 7,945 households with children compared to 5,665 in Ville-Marie.
For which lifestyle?
Four ways to live here.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal 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 Le Plateau-Mont-Royal vs Ville-Marie
- Which area should I choose for a true walkable neighbourhood life?
- Le Plateau-Mont-Royal wins with its density about 3.2 times higher (representing 215% more) reaching 12,348 residents per square kilometre compared to 3,917 in Ville-Marie. This creates a lively, pedestrian-friendly local atmosphere.
- Which borough offers the best options for schooling children?
- Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has 28 schools in total compared to 21 in Ville-Marie, including about 3.4 times more primary schools (representing 240% more) with 17 institutions compared to 5. Le Plateau also has 4 secondary schools compared to only 1 in Ville-Marie.
- How do public transit options compare between the two areas?
- Ville-Marie largely dominates with 16 metro stations compared to 3 for Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, which is about 5.3 times more (or 433% more). It also offers 423 bus stops compared to 341 for Le Plateau.
- Which sector is best suited for quietness and remote work?
- Ville-Marie is recommended for quiet and remote work, holding a safety advantage with 3,986 incidents compared to 1,957 for Le Plateau-Mont-Royal. Its larger area of 21.5 km² offers ample space to set up a comfortable home office.
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