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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Brossard

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Montréal

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

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Brossard

Province du Québec

Brossard

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Comparison

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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve leads on 5 of the 6 dimensions compared. 11 public indicators set Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve apart from Brossard. on population, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve reaches 131,483 residents while Brossard sits at 91,525 residents. 27.4 km² on area in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, 45.2 km² in Brossard. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve pulls ahead with 4,807 residents per km² on density (2,025 residents per km² for Brossard). Sharpest gap: Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve leads by 2.4× more on density, while Brossard regains ground by 65% more on area.

Comparison of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Brossard on 11 public indicators
IndicatorMercier-Hochelaga-MaisonneuveBrossard
Population (residents)131 48391 525
Area (square kilometres)27,4 km²45,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)4 8072 025
Households (households)69 57035 885
Bus stops (stops)529678
Schools (schools (MEQ))3216
Primary schools (primary schools)2111
Secondary schools (secondary schools)82
Public schools (public schools)3013
Private schools (private schools)23
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)86

In short

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has about 4 times more (or 300% more) secondary schools than Brossard, with 8 institutions compared to only 2 on the South Shore. This structural difference is reflected in the population, as the Montreal borough hosts 131,483 residents compared to 91,525 for Brossard (an absolute difference of 39,958 residents). The Montreal territory of 27.4 km² is home to 69,570 households, which is 94% more than Brossard and its 35,885 households (an absolute difference of 33,685 households), while Brossard spreads its community over a vast area of 45.2 km² (an absolute difference of 17.8 km²).

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Brossard leads on 1 of 1 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 Brossard

What is the difference in population density between these two areas?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has a density of 4,807 residents per km², which is about 2.4 times more (137% more) than Brossard at 2,025 residents per km² (an absolute difference of 2,782). The Montreal borough offers a much more compact, urban lifestyle.
How does the overall school offering compare between these two areas?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has about 2 times more (or 100% more) schools than Brossard, with a total of 32 institutions compared to 16 (an absolute difference of 16). The Montreal borough also leads for primary schools with 21 institutions, which is 91% more than Brossard with 11 (an absolute difference of 10).
How does the bus transit network compare?
Brossard holds an advantage with 678 bus stops across its territory, which is 149 more stops than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and its 529 stops (an absolute difference of 149). This extensive network provides excellent coverage across the South Shore.
Which area is recommended for a student profile?
Brossard holds the advantage for the student profile due to its accessibility and local dynamics, even though Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve features 8 CEGEPs compared to 6 for Brossard (an absolute difference of 2 institutions).
How are public and private schools distributed?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has about 2.3 times more (or 131% more) public schools than Brossard, with 30 institutions compared to 13 (an absolute difference of 17). On the other hand, Brossard holds a slight advantage for private schools with 3 institutions compared to 2 (an absolute difference of 1).