Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Pierrefonds-Roxboro
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Comparison
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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve leads on 10 of the 15 dimensions compared. Across 28 public indicators, here's how Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Pierrefonds-Roxboro stack up. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve shows 131,483 residents on population versus 68,410 residents for Pierrefonds-Roxboro. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve records 27.4 km² on area, against 33.9 km² in Pierrefonds-Roxboro. on density, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve reaches 4,807 residents per km² while Pierrefonds-Roxboro sits at 2,017 residents per km². Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve takes the edge on density (2.4× more), while Pierrefonds-Roxboro stands out on area (24% more).
| Indicator | Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve | Pierrefonds-Roxboro |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 131 483 | 68 410 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 27,4 km² | 33,9 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 4 807 | 2 017 |
| Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage)) | 880 | 1 030 |
| Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income)) | 21 % | 17,3 % |
| Single-family homes (of residential housing stock) | 9,9 % | 62,4 % |
| Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock) | 9,2 % | 6,5 % |
| Median year built ((median)) | 1 963 | 1 979 |
| Homeowners (of households) | 34,2 % | 67,9 % |
| Renters (of households) | 65,8 % | 32,1 % |
| Households (households) | 69 570 | 26 080 |
| Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM)) | 10,7 % | 6,2 % |
| Libraries (public libraries) | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools (public pools) | 11 | 6 |
| Arenas (arenas) | 4 | 1 |
| Community centres (community centres) | 12 | 20 |
| Heritage buildings (heritage-listed buildings) | 5 | 4 |
| Tree canopy cover (of territory covered) | 19,4 % | 40,4 % |
| Public trees (maintained public trees) | 37 838 | 16 977 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 529 | 297 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 32 | 19 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 21 | 12 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 8 | 3 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 30 | 15 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 2 | 4 |
| Wading pools (wading pools) | 10 | 2 |
| Households with children (households (children under 18)) | 13 495 | 8 190 |
| Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window)) | 2 114 | 466 |
In short
The contrast between these two Montreal areas is best illustrated by housing, with Pierrefonds-Roxboro having about 6.3 times more (or 530% more) single-family homes than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (62.4% compared to 9.9%). While Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve offers a dense, walkable neighborhood life with 529 bus stops and 32 schools, Pierrefonds-Roxboro stands out for its quiet residential setting, 40.4% tree canopy cover, and 20 community centres. This choice opposes the urban energy of Montreal's East End to the spacious, green environment of the West Island.
For which lifestyle?
Four ways to live here.
Even split between Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Pierrefonds-Roxboro across 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 Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Pierrefonds-Roxboro
- Which area is best for getting around without a car?
- Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is ideal for a walkable lifestyle with its 529 bus stops and high density of 4,807 people per square kilometre. Pierrefonds-Roxboro, larger with its 33.9 km² area, is better suited for car travel or remote work.
- How does the school offer compare between the two boroughs?
- Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has 32 schools, including 21 primary and 8 secondary schools, which is about 2.7 times more (or 167% more) secondary schools than Pierrefonds-Roxboro, which has 3 (for a total of 19 schools). However, Pierrefonds-Roxboro offers 4 private schools compared to 2 in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
- Which is the better choice for a young active family?
- Pierrefonds-Roxboro offers a peaceful environment with 67.9% homeowners and a 40.4% tree canopy. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, on the other hand, provides many recreational facilities, including 11 swimming pools and 10 wading pools, which is about 5 times more (or 400% more) wading pools than Pierrefonds-Roxboro.
- What are the housing costs and types of homes available?
- Median housing costs are 880 in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, where 65.8% of residents are renters. In Pierrefonds-Roxboro, median costs reach 1,030, but the housing cost burden is lower at 17.3% compared to 21% in the East.
- What about safety and tranquility?
- Pierrefonds-Roxboro is a very quiet area with only 466 safety incidents recorded. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, being denser and more urban, has 2,114 incidents, which is about 4.5 times more (or 354% more) than its West Island counterpart.
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