Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie


Comparison
The same numbers,
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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve leads on 11 of the 18 dimensions compared. Between Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, 31 public indicators line up. on population, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve reaches 131,483 residents while Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie sits at 134,038 residents. 27.4 km² on area in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, 15.9 km² in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve pulls ahead with 4,807 residents per km² on density (8,457 residents per km² for Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie). Sharpest gap: Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie leads by 76% more on density, while Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve regains ground by 73% more on area.
| Indicator | Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve | Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 131 483 | 134 038 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 27,4 km² | 15,9 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 4 807 | 8 457 |
| Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage)) | 880 | 920 |
| Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income)) | 21 % | 23,7 % |
| Single-family homes (of residential housing stock) | 9,9 % | 4,9 % |
| Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock) | 9,2 % | 9,3 % |
| Median year built ((median)) | 1 963 | 1 954 |
| Homeowners (of households) | 34,2 % | 31,7 % |
| Renters (of households) | 65,8 % | 68,3 % |
| Households (households) | 69 570 | 75 060 |
| Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM)) | 10,7 % | 10,7 % |
| Libraries (public libraries) | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools (public pools) | 11 | 11 |
| Community centres (community centres) | 12 | 7 |
| Heritage buildings (heritage-listed buildings) | 5 | 9 |
| Tree canopy cover (of territory covered) | 19,4 % | 27,1 % |
| Public trees (maintained public trees) | 37 838 | 37 291 |
| Metro stations (stations) | 9 | 4 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 529 | 482 |
| Pedestrian streets (km of pedestrian/shared streets) | 0,9 | 0,6 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 32 | 37 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 21 | 23 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 8 | 5 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 30 | 31 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 2 | 6 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 8 | 10 |
| Water play features (installations) | 9 | 11 |
| Wading pools (wading pools) | 10 | 7 |
| Households with children (households (children under 18)) | 13 495 | 13 725 |
| Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window)) | 2 039 | 1 748 |
In short
For which lifestyle?
Four ways to live here.
Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie 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 Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie
- Which borough is better suited for a walkable neighborhood life?
- Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve stands out for walkable neighborhood life with 0.9 km of pedestrian streets compared to 0.6 km in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie. Its territory also offers direct access to 9 metro stations to make car-free travel easier.
- Where is the best environment for families and students?
- Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie wins for student and young family profiles thanks to its 10 CEGEPs and 36 schools. It features 13,725 households with children enjoying 11 water play features and 7 wading pools.
- Which sector offers more options for remote work and quiet living?
- Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is ideal for quiet and remote work with a lower density of 4,807 residents per km² and about 2 times more (102% more) single-family homes.
- How do housing costs and access compare between these two areas?
- Median housing costs are 920 in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie compared to 880 in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Housing cost burden affects 23.7% and 21% of households respectively.
- What about green spaces and recreational facilities?
- Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie offers a superior tree canopy cover of 27.1%, but Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve possesses more public trees (37,838 compared to 37,291) and 12 community centres.
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