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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

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Pierrefonds-Roxboro

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Comparison

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Across 12 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).

Comparison of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Pierrefonds-Roxboro on 12 public indicators
IndicatorMercier-Hochelaga-MaisonneuvePierrefonds-Roxboro
Population (residents)131 48368 410
Area (square kilometres)27,4 km²33,9 km²
Density (residents per km²)4 8072 017
Schools (schools (MEQ))3219
Primary schools (primary schools)2112
Secondary schools (secondary schools)83
Public schools (public schools)3015
Private schools (private schools)24
Bus stops (stops)529297
Renters (of households)65,8 %32,1 %
Households (households)69 57026 080
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))2 149453

Population

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

131 483

residents

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

68 410

residents

Area

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

27.4km²

square kilometres

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

33.9km²

square kilometres

Density

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

4 807

residents per km²

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

2 017

residents per km²

Schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

32

schools (MEQ)

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

19

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

21

primary schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

12

primary schools

Secondary schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

8

secondary schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

3

secondary schools

Public schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

30

public schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

15

public schools

Private schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

2

private schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

4

private schools

Bus stops

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

529

stops

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

297

stops

Renters

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

66%

of households

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

32%

of households

Households

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

69 570

households

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

26 080

households

Safety incidents

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

2 149

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

453

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

In short

The contrast between these two Montreal areas is best highlighted by safety, as Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve records about 4.7 times more incidents (or 374% more) than Pierrefonds-Roxboro, with 2,149 incidents compared to 453. While Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve offers a bustling urban lifestyle with 131,483 residents and a high density of 4,807 people per km², Pierrefonds-Roxboro provides a more spacious environment of 33.9 km² perfect for young families. Your decision rests on your preferred lifestyle, choosing between the energetic pace of the east and the peaceful green spaces of the west.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Even split between Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Pierrefonds-Roxboro across 4 lifestyles.

For families

Schools, daycares, parks

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Clear edge

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

28

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

53

For remote work

Greenery, quietness, walkability

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Dominant edge

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

51

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

85

For neighbourhood life

Heritage, transit, culture

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Dominant edge

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

65

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

28

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Dominant edge

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

66

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

17

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 Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Which area is better suited for a student or a walkable lifestyle?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is ideal for students and pedestrians with its 529 bus stops and high density of 4,807 people per km². Pierrefonds-Roxboro, which is larger at 33.9 km², usually requires a car despite having 297 bus stops.
How do the school systems compare in both boroughs?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has 32 schools, including about 2.7 times more secondary schools (or 167% more) than Pierrefonds-Roxboro which has 3. For private education, Pierrefonds-Roxboro leads with 4 schools compared to 2.
What is the housing profile of each neighborhood?
Renting is highly prevalent in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with 65.8% renters, which is about 2.1 times more (or 105% more) than in Pierrefonds-Roxboro at 32.1%. The total number of households is also much higher at 69,570 compared to 26,080.
Which borough is best for peace and remote work?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro is the preferred choice for a quiet environment, thanks to its low density of 2,017 people per km² compared to 4,807 in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. This area is highly suitable for young families seeking space.