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Le Sud-Ouest vs Saint-Jérôme

Le Sud-Ouest

Montréal

Le Sud-Ouest

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Saint-Jérôme

Province du Québec

Saint-Jérôme

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Comparison

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Across 9 public indicators, here's how Le Sud-Ouest and Saint-Jérôme stack up. on population, Le Sud-Ouest reaches 71,546 residents while Saint-Jérôme sits at 80,215 residents. 18.1 km² on area in Le Sud-Ouest, 90.2 km² in Saint-Jérôme. Le Sud-Ouest pulls ahead with 3,962 residents per km² on density (889 residents per km² for Saint-Jérôme). Saint-Jérôme takes the edge on area (5× more), while Le Sud-Ouest stands out on density (4.5× more).

Comparison of Le Sud-Ouest and Saint-Jérôme on 9 public indicators
IndicatorLe Sud-OuestSaint-Jérôme
Population (residents)71 54680 215
Area (square kilometres)18,1 km²90,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 962889
Schools (schools (MEQ))2229
Primary schools (primary schools)1319
Secondary schools (secondary schools)98
Public schools (public schools)2228
Private schools (private schools)01
Households (households)43 63537 370

Population

Le Sud-Ouest

71 546

residents

Saint-Jérôme

80 215

residents

Area

Le Sud-Ouest

18.1km²

square kilometres

Saint-Jérôme

90.2km²

square kilometres

Density

Le Sud-Ouest

3 962

residents per km²

Saint-Jérôme

889

residents per km²

Schools

Le Sud-Ouest

22

schools (MEQ)

Saint-Jérôme

29

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Le Sud-Ouest

13

primary schools

Saint-Jérôme

19

primary schools

Secondary schools

Le Sud-Ouest

9

secondary schools

Saint-Jérôme

8

secondary schools

Public schools

Le Sud-Ouest

22

public schools

Saint-Jérôme

28

public schools

Private schools

Le Sud-Ouest

0

private schools

Saint-Jérôme

1

private schools

Households

Le Sud-Ouest

43 635

households

Saint-Jérôme

37 370

households

In short

Saint-Jérôme offers a vast Laurentian setting with an area about 5 times larger (or 399% more) than Le Sud-Ouest. Conversely, the Montreal borough features a density about 4.5 times higher (or 345% more) than the northern crown city. This contrast defines two distinct lifestyles between a spacious regional hub of 80,215 residents and a dynamic urban sector home to 71,546 inhabitants.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Le Sud-Ouest leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Le Sud-Ouest

Clear edge

Le Sud-Ouest

60

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 Sud-Ouest vs Saint-Jérôme

Which area is better suited for a student profile?
Le Sud-Ouest wins for the student profile due to its immediate proximity to Montreal universities and public transit networks. Its 43,635 households benefit from a lively, trendy neighborhood lifestyle easily navigated without a car.
How does the school offering compare between the two territories?
Saint-Jérôme has 32% more schools than Le Sud-Ouest, with a total of 29 institutions compared to 22. The Laurentian city features 46% more primary schools (19 compared to 13), while Le Sud-Ouest offers 9 secondary schools compared to 8 for its rival.
What are the options between the public and private school systems?
Saint-Jérôme has 27% more public schools than Le Sud-Ouest, representing 28 institutions compared to 22. The city of Saint-Jérôme also hosts the only private school in this comparison, whereas Le Sud-Ouest has 0.
Which environment offers more space and quietness?
Saint-Jérôme offers an airy living environment across 90.2 km² with a density of 889 inhabitants per km². Le Sud-Ouest concentrates its activities within 18.1 km² with a density of 3,962 inhabitants per km², appealing to buyers who prefer urban proximity.