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Le Plateau-Mont-Royal vs Saint-Jérôme

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Montréal

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

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Saint-Jérôme

Province du Québec

Saint-Jérôme

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Across 10 public indicators, here's how Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Saint-Jérôme stack up. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal shows 100,390 residents on population versus 80,215 residents for Saint-Jérôme. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal holds 8.1 km² on area, 90.2 km² for Saint-Jérôme. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal pulls ahead with 12,348 residents per km² on density (889 residents per km² for Saint-Jérôme). Sharpest gap: Le Plateau-Mont-Royal leads by 13.9× more on density, while Saint-Jérôme regains ground by 11.1× more on area.

Comparison of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Saint-Jérôme on 10 public indicators
IndicatorLe Plateau-Mont-RoyalSaint-Jérôme
Population (residents)100 39080 215
Area (square kilometres)8,1 km²90,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)12 348889
Schools (schools (MEQ))2829
Primary schools (primary schools)1719
Secondary schools (secondary schools)48
Public schools (public schools)2128
Private schools (private schools)71
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)193
Households (households)57 88037 370

Population

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

100 390

residents

Saint-Jérôme

80 215

residents

Area

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

8.1km²

square kilometres

Saint-Jérôme

90.2km²

square kilometres

Density

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

12 348

residents per km²

Saint-Jérôme

889

residents per km²

Schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

28

schools (MEQ)

Saint-Jérôme

29

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

17

primary schools

Saint-Jérôme

19

primary schools

Secondary schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

4

secondary schools

Saint-Jérôme

8

secondary schools

Public schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

21

public schools

Saint-Jérôme

28

public schools

Private schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

7

private schools

Saint-Jérôme

1

private schools

CEGEPs

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

19

CEGEPs and colleges

Saint-Jérôme

3

CEGEPs and colleges

Households

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

57 880

households

Saint-Jérôme

37 370

households

In short

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal features an exceptional urban density with about 13.9 times more residents per square kilometer (or 1288% more) than Saint-Jérôme, which spreads across a vast Laurentian territory. While Saint-Jérôme offers an area of 90.2 km² perfect for open spaces, the Plateau concentrates 57,880 households within a vibrant, walkable 8.1 km². This fundamental difference contrasts the cultural buzz of a central Montreal neighborhood with the tranquility of a regional hub connected to nature.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Dominant edge

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

74

Saint-Jérôme

44

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 Le Plateau-Mont-Royal vs Saint-Jérôme

What is the main difference in atmosphere between these two living environments?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is a highly dense area with 12,348 residents per square kilometer favoring active transportation, while Saint-Jérôme has a density of 889 residents per square kilometer, offering quietness and larger yards.
Which area offers the best school options for families?
Saint-Jérôme has 29 schools in total, including 19 primary and 8 secondary schools, which is about 2 times more (or 100% more) secondary schools than Le Plateau-Mont-Royal. The Plateau has 28 schools but stands out with 7 private schools compared to only 1 in Saint-Jérôme.
Which is the better choice for a student profile?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal holds a clear advantage for students with its 19 CEGEPs, which is about 6.3 times more (or 533% more) than Saint-Jérôme, which has 3.
How do the population and number of households compare?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is home to a population of 100,390 residents across 57,880 households, representing 55% more households than Saint-Jérôme, which has 80,215 residents and 37,370 households.