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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Sherbrooke

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Montréal

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

Sherbrooke

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Sherbrooke leads on 5 of the 5 dimensions compared. 11 public indicators set Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve apart from Sherbrooke. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve shows 131,483 residents on population versus 172,950 residents for Sherbrooke. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve records 27.4 km² on area, against 353.4 km² in Sherbrooke. on density, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve reaches 4,807 residents per km² while Sherbrooke sits at 489 residents per km². The difference shows mostly on area, where Sherbrooke leads by 12.9× more, and on density, where Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve regains 9.8× more.

Comparison of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Sherbrooke on 11 public indicators
IndicatorMercier-Hochelaga-MaisonneuveSherbrooke
Population (residents)131 483172 950
Area (square kilometres)27,4 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)4 807489
Households (households)69 57080 475
Bus stops (stops)5291 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))3254
Primary schools (primary schools)2134
Secondary schools (secondary schools)88
Public schools (public schools)3044
Private schools (private schools)210
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)810

In short

The difference in space defines the comparison between these two living environments, with Sherbrooke boasting an area of 353.4 km² which is about 12.9 times larger (or 1192% more) than the 27.4 km² of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Conversely, the Montreal borough compensates with its tight urban life and a density of 4,807 inhabitants per km², which is about 9.8 times more (or 882% more) than the Eastern Townships city at 489. For students, Sherbrooke offers a vast and dynamic regional setting, while Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve provides immediate proximity to metropolitan networks.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke

Which area is better suited for students?
Sherbrooke wins for the student profile with its major institutions and wide-open spaces, though both territories have a perfect tie of 8 CEGEPs each.
How does the school offering compare for families?
Sherbrooke offers 54 schools in total, which is 69% more than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with 32. This includes 34 primary schools in Sherbrooke compared to 21 in the Montreal borough, a difference of 13 institutions.
What is the breakdown between public and private schools?
Sherbrooke has 44 public schools and 10 private schools, representing about 5 times more (or 400% more) private schools than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, which has 30 public schools and 2 private schools.
Is it easy to get around using public transit?
Sherbrooke has 1,436 bus stops, which is about 2.7 times more (or 171% more) than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with 529. However, the high density of the Montreal borough allows it to cover its small territory in a highly concentrated manner.
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