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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Saint-Jérôme

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Montréal

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

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Saint-Jérôme

Province du Québec

Saint-Jérôme

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Comparison

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10 public indicators set Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve apart from Saint-Jérôme. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve shows 131,483 residents on population versus 80,215 residents for Saint-Jérôme. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve holds 27.4 km² on area, 90.2 km² for Saint-Jérôme. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve pulls ahead with 4,807 residents per km² on density (889 residents per km² for Saint-Jérôme). The difference shows mostly on density, where Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve leads by 5.4× more, and on area, where Saint-Jérôme regains 3.3× more.

Comparison of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Saint-Jérôme on 10 public indicators
IndicatorMercier-Hochelaga-MaisonneuveSaint-Jérôme
Population (residents)131 48380 215
Area (square kilometres)27,4 km²90,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)4 807889
Schools (schools (MEQ))3229
Primary schools (primary schools)2119
Secondary schools (secondary schools)88
Public schools (public schools)3028
Private schools (private schools)21
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)83
Households (households)69 57037 370

Population

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

131 483

residents

Saint-Jérôme

80 215

residents

Area

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

27.4km²

square kilometres

Saint-Jérôme

90.2km²

square kilometres

Density

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

4 807

residents per km²

Saint-Jérôme

889

residents per km²

Schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

32

schools (MEQ)

Saint-Jérôme

29

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

21

primary schools

Saint-Jérôme

19

primary schools

Secondary schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

8

secondary schools

Saint-Jérôme

8

secondary schools

Public schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

30

public schools

Saint-Jérôme

28

public schools

Private schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

2

private schools

Saint-Jérôme

1

private schools

CEGEPs

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

8

CEGEPs and colleges

Saint-Jérôme

3

CEGEPs and colleges

Households

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

69 570

households

Saint-Jérôme

37 370

households

In short

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve stands out with a population density about 5.4 times higher (or 440% more) than Saint-Jérôme, which in turn offers a spacious territory with an area about 3.3 times larger (or 230% more). This contrast is reflected in a bustling Montreal neighborhood of 131,483 residents and 69,570 households, compared to a regional capital in the Laurentians home to 80,215 residents and 37,370 households. The Montreal district is particularly advantageous for students with its 8 CEGEPs, while Saint-Jérôme provides a more open environment while maintaining a complete educational network.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Clear edge

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

66

Saint-Jérôme

44

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 Saint-Jérôme

Which living environment should I choose between urban activity and open spaces?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has a density of 4,807 people per km², ideal for a lively car-free neighborhood life. Saint-Jérôme offers a density of 889 people per km², perfect for those seeking space and proximity to nature.
What is the school offering for children in these two areas?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has 32 schools, including 21 primary and 8 secondary, while Saint-Jérôme has 29, including 19 primary and 8 secondary. The public offering is very close with 30 schools on one side and 28 on the other.
Which area is better suited for college students?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve wins with about 2.7 times more (or 167% more) CEGEPs than Saint-Jérôme, featuring 8 institutions compared to 3. This academic dynamism makes it a major hub for the student population.
How does the residential volume compare between the two territories?
The Montreal neighborhood has 69,570 households, which is 86% more than Saint-Jérôme with 37,370. This difference shows the dense residential character of the metropolis compared to the gradual development of the Laurentian city.