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

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

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Comparison

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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.

Comparison of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie on 31 public indicators
IndicatorMercier-Hochelaga-MaisonneuveRosemont-La Petite-Patrie
Population (residents)131 483134 038
Area (square kilometres)27,4 km²15,9 km²
Density (residents per km²)4 8078 457
Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage))880920
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 9631 954
Homeowners (of households)34,2 %31,7 %
Renters (of households)65,8 %68,3 %
Households (households)69 57075 060
Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM))10,7 %10,7 %
Libraries (public libraries)21
Swimming pools (public pools)1111
Community centres (community centres)127
Heritage buildings (heritage-listed buildings)59
Tree canopy cover (of territory covered)19,4 %27,1 %
Public trees (maintained public trees)37 83837 291
Metro stations (stations)94
Bus stops (stops)529482
Pedestrian streets (km of pedestrian/shared streets)0,90,6
Schools (schools (MEQ))3237
Primary schools (primary schools)2123
Secondary schools (secondary schools)85
Public schools (public schools)3031
Private schools (private schools)26
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)810
Water play features (installations)911
Wading pools (wading pools)107
Households with children (households (children under 18))13 49513 725
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))2 0391 748

In short

Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie stands out with a strong residential density, showing 76% more than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with 8,457 residents per km² compared to 4,807. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve balances this concentration with a much larger area of 27.4 km² and a robust transit network featuring 9 metro stations, which is about 2.3 times more (125% more) than its neighbor. Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie relies on its 27.1% tree canopy cover and a dense educational offer to attract families and students.

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.