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Le Sud-Ouest vs Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Le Sud-Ouest

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Pierrefonds-Roxboro

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Comparison

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Le Sud-Ouest leads on 10 of the 15 dimensions compared. Across 27 public indicators, here's how Le Sud-Ouest and Pierrefonds-Roxboro stack up. on population, Le Sud-Ouest reaches 71,546 residents while Pierrefonds-Roxboro sits at 68,410 residents. 18.1 km² on area in Le Sud-Ouest, 33.9 km² in Pierrefonds-Roxboro. Le Sud-Ouest pulls ahead with 3,962 residents per km² on density (2,017 residents per km² for Pierrefonds-Roxboro). Le Sud-Ouest takes the edge on density (96% more), while Pierrefonds-Roxboro stands out on area (88% more).

Comparison of Le Sud-Ouest and Pierrefonds-Roxboro on 27 public indicators
IndicatorLe Sud-OuestPierrefonds-Roxboro
Population (residents)71 54668 410
Area (square kilometres)18,1 km²33,9 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 9622 017
Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage))1 0101 030
Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income))22,3 %17,3 %
Single-family homes (of residential housing stock)8,6 %62,4 %
Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock)8,7 %6,5 %
Median year built ((median))2 0001 979
Homeowners (of households)34,8 %67,9 %
Renters (of households)65,2 %32,1 %
Households (households)43 63526 080
Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM))12 %6,2 %
Libraries (public libraries)32
Swimming pools (public pools)116
Community centres (community centres)920
Heritage buildings (heritage-listed buildings)164
Tree canopy cover (of territory covered)20,2 %40,4 %
Public trees (maintained public trees)22 75516 977
Bus stops (stops)319297
Schools (schools (MEQ))2219
Primary schools (primary schools)1312
Secondary schools (secondary schools)93
Public schools (public schools)2215
Private schools (private schools)04
Wading pools (wading pools)32
Households with children (households (children under 18))7 4608 190
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))1 352466

In short

Pierrefonds-Roxboro stands out for its green residential setting where single-family homes are highly present, with the borough having about 7.3 times more (or 626% more) than Le Sud-Ouest (62.4% compared to 8.6%). While Le Sud-Ouest offers a dense and dynamic urban lifestyle along the Lachine Canal with a majority of renters (65.2%), the West Island borough provides a quiet suburban atmosphere ideal for families. This difference is also visible in the tree canopy cover, which is twice as high in Pierrefonds-Roxboro (40.4% compared to 20.2%).

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Le Sud-Ouest leads on 2 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 Sud-Ouest vs Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Which borough offers the quietest and most spacious living environment?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro is ideal for quietness with a density of 2,017 people per km² compared to 3,962 in Le Sud-Ouest. Its tree canopy cover reaches 40.4%, offering a very green environment compared to 20.2% in Le Sud-Ouest.
How does the school offer compare between the two areas?
Le Sud-Ouest has 22 schools, including about 3 times more (or 200% more) secondary schools (9 compared to 3 in Pierrefonds-Roxboro). Pierrefonds-Roxboro offers 19 schools, including 4 private schools, while Le Sud-Ouest has none (0).
Which sector is best suited for a young family?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro is highly suitable with 8,190 households with children and 20 community centres, which is about 2.2 times more (or 122% more) than Le Sud-Ouest (which has 9). Le Sud-Ouest attracts couples and singles looking for a walkable neighbourhood life.
Is it easier to rent or buy in these boroughs?
Le Sud-Ouest has about 2 times more (or 103% more) renters than Pierrefonds-Roxboro, with a rate of 65.2% compared to 32.1%. Conversely, Pierrefonds-Roxboro has a homeowner rate of 67.9% with median housing costs of $1,030 per month compared to $1,010 in Le Sud-Ouest.
Which borough is best suited for a student or for remote work?
Le Sud-Ouest is ideal for a student thanks to its dynamic walkable neighbourhood life and 3 libraries. For quietness and remote work, Pierrefonds-Roxboro stands out with its low density and tranquility.