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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Gatineau

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Montréal

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

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Gatineau

Province du Québec

Gatineau

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Comparison

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Between Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Gatineau, 11 public indicators line up. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve pulls ahead with 131,483 residents on population (291,040 residents for Gatineau). 27.4 km² on area in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, 341.8 km² in Gatineau. on density, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve reaches 4,807 residents per km² while Gatineau sits at 851 residents per km². Sharpest gap: Gatineau leads by 12.5× more on area, while Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve regains ground by 5.6× more on density.

Comparison of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Gatineau on 11 public indicators
IndicatorMercier-Hochelaga-MaisonneuveGatineau
Population (residents)131 483291 040
Area (square kilometres)27,4 km²341,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)4 807851
Schools (schools (MEQ))3283
Primary schools (primary schools)2158
Secondary schools (secondary schools)812
Public schools (public schools)3077
Private schools (private schools)26
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)811
Bus stops (stops)5291 843
Households (households)69 570126 475

Population

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

131 483

residents

Gatineau

291 040

residents

Area

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

27.4km²

square kilometres

Gatineau

341.8km²

square kilometres

Density

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

4 807

residents per km²

Gatineau

851

residents per km²

Schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

32

schools (MEQ)

Gatineau

83

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

21

primary schools

Gatineau

58

primary schools

Secondary schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

8

secondary schools

Gatineau

12

secondary schools

Public schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

30

public schools

Gatineau

77

public schools

Private schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

2

private schools

Gatineau

6

private schools

CEGEPs

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

8

CEGEPs and colleges

Gatineau

11

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

529

stops

Gatineau

1 843

stops

Households

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

69 570

households

Gatineau

126 475

households

In short

Gatineau stands out for its vast territory, with an area about 12.5 times larger (or 1150% more) than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. This spatial difference shapes two distinct lifestyles, where the Montreal neighborhood's urban density of 4,807 residents per km² contrasts sharply with Gatineau's open spaces. While Gatineau appeals with its strong student profile and extensive school infrastructure, the Montreal borough offers a compact and lively neighborhood experience.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Gatineau leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Gatineau

Slight edge

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

66

Gatineau

79

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 Gatineau

Which area offers a more spacious living environment?
Gatineau is much less dense with 851 residents per km², whereas Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has a density about 5.7 times higher (or 465% more) with 4,807 residents per km².
Where is the largest selection of schools located?
Gatineau leads with 83 schools in total, about 2.6 times more (or 159% more) than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve which has 32. The city offers 58 primary schools and 12 secondary schools to support families.
How does the bus transit network compare between the two areas?
Gatineau features 1,843 bus stops, which is about 3.5 times more (or 248% more) than the 529 stops distributed throughout Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
Which territory is better suited for higher education?
Gatineau wins with its advantageous student profile and 11 CEGEPs, compared to the 8 college-level institutions located in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.