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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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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
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
Bus stops (stops)529678
Households (households)69 57035 885

Population

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

131 483

residents

Brossard

91 525

residents

Area

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

27.4km²

square kilometres

Brossard

45.2km²

square kilometres

Density

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

4 807

residents per km²

Brossard

2 025

residents per km²

Schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

32

schools (MEQ)

Brossard

16

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

21

primary schools

Brossard

11

primary schools

Secondary schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

8

secondary schools

Brossard

2

secondary schools

Public schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

30

public schools

Brossard

13

public schools

Private schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

2

private schools

Brossard

3

private schools

CEGEPs

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

8

CEGEPs and colleges

Brossard

6

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

529

stops

Brossard

678

stops

Households

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

69 570

households

Brossard

35 885

households

In short

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve stands out from Brossard with its secondary school network, having about 4 times more (300% more) institutions, counting 8 schools compared to 2 for the South Shore city. This Montreal borough displays a density of 4,807 inhabitants per km², which is about 2.4 times more (137% more) than Brossard, which spans 45.2 km². While Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve groups 69,570 households, Brossard offers a more spacious environment and a favorable student profile.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Brossard leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Brossard

Slight edge

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

66

Brossard

73

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 Brossard

How do density and the number of households compare between these territories?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has 69,570 households, which is 94% more than Brossard with 35,885. Its density of 4,807 inhabitants per km² is about 2.4 times more (137% more) than Brossard's density of 2,025 inhabitants per km².
Which sector offers the best primary and secondary school network?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has 32 schools in total, about 2 times more (100% more) than Brossard which has 16. The Montreal borough offers 21 primary schools (91% more than Brossard which has 11) and 8 secondary schools compared to 2 in Brossard.
How do public and private school options compare?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has about 2.3 times more public schools (131% more) with 30 institutions compared to 13 in Brossard. Brossard, however, has a slight advantage for private education with 3 schools compared to 2.
Which sector is preferred for a student profile?
Brossard offers the best student profile despite having 6 CEGEPs on its territory compared to 8 in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
How does access to public transit compare?
Brossard has 678 bus stops across its area of 45.2 km², offering an excellent local network. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve offers 529 stops for its population of 131,483.