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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.

Saint-Jérôme leads on 4 of the 5 dimensions compared. 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
Households (households)57 88037 370
Schools (schools (MEQ))2729
Primary schools (primary schools)1619
Secondary schools (secondary schools)48
Public schools (public schools)2028
Private schools (private schools)71
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)193

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 ways to live here.

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal 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 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.
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