Montréal-Nord vs Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles
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Comparison
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Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles leads on 13 of the 18 dimensions compared. Comparing Montréal-Nord and Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles means reading 31 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.
| Indicator | Montréal-Nord | Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 83 868 | 106 437 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 12,4 km² | 51,2 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 6 742 | 2 081 |
| Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage)) | 810 | 920 |
| Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income)) | 23,4 % | 16,1 % |
| Single-family homes (of residential housing stock) | 12,5 % | 49,2 % |
| Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock) | 8,7 % | 5,6 % |
| Median year built ((median)) | 1 964 | 1 985 |
| Homeowners (of households) | 28,4 % | 62,1 % |
| Renters (of households) | 71,6 % | 38 % |
| Households (households) | 36 330 | 43 775 |
| Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM)) | 12,1 % | 5,2 % |
| Libraries (public libraries) | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools (public pools) | 8 | 12 |
| Arenas (arenas) | 3 | 2 |
| Community centres (community centres) | 2 | 10 |
| Heritage buildings (heritage-listed buildings) | 2 | 3 |
| Tree canopy cover (of territory covered) | 20 % | 23,6 % |
| Public trees (maintained public trees) | 2 | 34 651 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 316 | 551 |
| Train stations (commuter rail stations) | 2 | 3 |
| Pedestrian streets (km of pedestrian/shared streets) | 0,2 | 0,2 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 21 | 27 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 13 | 16 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 6 | 6 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 19 | 24 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 2 | 3 |
| Water play features (installations) | 1 | 13 |
| Wading pools (wading pools) | 14 | 5 |
| Households with children (households (children under 18)) | 10 660 | 11 650 |
| Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window)) | 1 001 | 908 |
In short
The most striking contrast between these two sectors lies in their urban nature, with Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles counting 34,651 public trees, which is about 17,325.5 times more than Montréal-Nord's 2. This vast territory of 51.2 km² offers an airy and green living environment for its 106,437 residents, while Montréal-Nord concentrates its 83,868 inhabitants over 12.4 km², creating an urban density about 3.2 times higher. This major geographical difference translates into a predominance of single-family homes in the east, contrasting with a more compact, renter-focused lifestyle in the north.
For which lifestyle?
Four ways to live here.
Montréal-Nord leads on 3 of 4 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 Montréal-Nord vs Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles
- Which borough offers the best environment for families with children?
- Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles has 11,650 households with children and features 13 water play features, which is about 13 times more than Montréal-Nord. On its side, Montréal-Nord is home to 10,660 households with children and stands out with its 14 wading pools.
- How do the housing market and property types compare?
- Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles has about 3.9 times more single-family homes (49.2% versus 12.5%) and a majority of homeowners at 62.1%. Montréal-Nord offers a mainly rental profile at 71.6% with median housing costs of 810 compared to 920 in the east.
- Which sector is better for commuting by public transit?
- Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles offers 551 bus stops and 3 train stations to cover its large territory. Montréal-Nord offers a more concentrated network with 316 bus stops and 2 train stations over a smaller area.
- What recreational and community infrastructures are available?
- Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles has about 5 times more community centres with 10 facilities compared to 2 in Montréal-Nord. Montréal-Nord counters with 3 libraries compared to only 1 in the east, and 3 arenas compared to 2.
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