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Montréal-Nord vs Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

Montréal-Nord

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Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

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Comparison

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Comparing Montréal-Nord and Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles means reading 13 public indicators side by side. 83,868 residents on population in Montréal-Nord, 106,437 residents in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles; Montréal-Nord pulls ahead with 12.4 km² on area (51.2 km² for Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles); Montréal-Nord holds 6,742 residents per km² on density, 2,081 residents per km² for Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles. area: Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles ahead by 4.1× more. density: Montréal-Nord ahead by 3.2× more.

Comparison of Montréal-Nord and Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles on 13 public indicators
IndicatorMontréal-NordRivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles
Population (residents)83 868106 437
Area (square kilometres)12,4 km²51,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)6 7422 081
Schools (schools (MEQ))2127
Primary schools (primary schools)1316
Secondary schools (secondary schools)66
Public schools (public schools)1924
Private schools (private schools)23
Bus stops (stops)316551
Train stations (commuter rail stations)23
Renters (of households)71,6 %38 %
Households (households)36 33043 775
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))1 024913

Population

Montréal-Nord

83 868

residents

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

106 437

residents

Area

Montréal-Nord

12.4km²

square kilometres

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

51.2km²

square kilometres

Density

Montréal-Nord

6 742

residents per km²

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

2 081

residents per km²

Schools

Montréal-Nord

21

schools (MEQ)

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

27

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Montréal-Nord

13

primary schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

16

primary schools

Secondary schools

Montréal-Nord

6

secondary schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

6

secondary schools

Public schools

Montréal-Nord

19

public schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

24

public schools

Private schools

Montréal-Nord

2

private schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

3

private schools

Bus stops

Montréal-Nord

316

stops

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

551

stops

Train stations

Montréal-Nord

2

commuter rail stations

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

3

commuter rail stations

Renters

Montréal-Nord

72%

of households

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

38%

of households

Households

Montréal-Nord

36 330

households

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

43 775

households

Safety incidents

Montréal-Nord

1 024

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

913

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

In short

The spatial contrast is striking between these two eastern island sectors, with Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles covering an area of 51.2 km², which is about 4.1 times more (311% more) than Montréal-Nord and its 12.4 km². This difference results in a density of 6,742 residents per km² in Montréal-Nord, about 3.2 times more (224% more) than its eastern neighbor at 2,081. While Montréal-Nord thrives with a lively neighborhood life and a high renter rate of 71.6%, Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles offers a vast setting with 43,775 households and wide spaces along the water.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Montréal-Nord leads on 3 of 4 lifestyles.

For families

Schools, daycares, parks

Montréal-Nord

Slight edge

Montréal-Nord

47

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

41

For remote work

Greenery, quietness, walkability

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

Slight edge

Montréal-Nord

40

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

50

For neighbourhood life

Heritage, transit, culture

Montréal-Nord

Dominant edge

Montréal-Nord

60

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

25

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Montréal-Nord

Slight edge

Montréal-Nord

49

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

43

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 Montréal-Nord vs Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

Which sector is best for remote work and peace of mind?
Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles is perfect for the quiet and remote work profile, offering large spaces with a density of only 2,081 residents per km².
Which neighborhood is more suitable for an active lifestyle without a car?
Montréal-Nord is ideal for walkable neighborhood life and the student profile, thanks to its high density of 6,742 residents per km² which brings shops closer.
How does the school offer compare between the two boroughs?
Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles has 27 schools in total compared to 21 in Montréal-Nord, including 3 private schools (which is 50% more than Montréal-Nord which has 2). Both sectors have 6 secondary schools each.
What about access to public transit?
Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles has 551 bus stops, which is 74% more than Montréal-Nord and its 316 stops. The eastern borough also offers 3 train stations, representing 50% more than Montréal-Nord which has 2.
What does the residential market look like for renters?
Montréal-Nord stands out with a renter rate of 71.6%, which is 88% more than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles where the rate is 38%.