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Montréal-Nord vs Brossard

Montréal-Nord

Montréal

Montréal-Nord

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Brossard

Province du Québec

Brossard

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Comparison

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Reading across 10 comparable indicators between Montréal-Nord and Brossard. Montréal-Nord holds 83,868 residents on population, 91,525 residents for Brossard; Montréal-Nord pulls ahead with 12.4 km² on area (45.2 km² for Brossard); 6,742 residents per km² on density in Montréal-Nord, 2,025 residents per km² in Brossard. On area, Brossard counts 3.6× more than Montréal-Nord; on density, Montréal-Nord leads by 3.3× more.

Comparison of Montréal-Nord and Brossard on 10 public indicators
IndicatorMontréal-NordBrossard
Population (residents)83 86891 525
Area (square kilometres)12,4 km²45,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)6 7422 025
Schools (schools (MEQ))2116
Primary schools (primary schools)1311
Secondary schools (secondary schools)62
Public schools (public schools)1913
Private schools (private schools)23
Bus stops (stops)316678
Households (households)36 33035 885

Population

Montréal-Nord

83 868

residents

Brossard

91 525

residents

Area

Montréal-Nord

12.4km²

square kilometres

Brossard

45.2km²

square kilometres

Density

Montréal-Nord

6 742

residents per km²

Brossard

2 025

residents per km²

Schools

Montréal-Nord

21

schools (MEQ)

Brossard

16

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Montréal-Nord

13

primary schools

Brossard

11

primary schools

Secondary schools

Montréal-Nord

6

secondary schools

Brossard

2

secondary schools

Public schools

Montréal-Nord

19

public schools

Brossard

13

public schools

Private schools

Montréal-Nord

2

private schools

Brossard

3

private schools

Bus stops

Montréal-Nord

316

stops

Brossard

678

stops

Households

Montréal-Nord

36 330

households

Brossard

35 885

households

In short

The most striking difference lies in space, as Brossard has about 3.6 times more (or 263% more) area than Montréal-Nord, with 45.2 km² compared to 12.4 km². This gap results in a density of 6,742 people per km² in Montréal-Nord, which is about 3.3 times more (or 233% more) than Brossard at 2,025 people per km². While Montréal-Nord offers a compact and lively neighborhood life, Brossard unfolds as a vast, structured, and dynamic South Shore suburb.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Brossard leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Brossard

Clear edge

Montréal-Nord

49

Brossard

73

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 Brossard

Which sector should I choose for a quieter, more spacious neighborhood atmosphere?
Brossard is ideal with its low density of 2,025 people per km² and its vast area of 45.2 km². Montréal-Nord offers a much more compact urban setting with a density of 6,742 people per km².
Which municipality offers the best school network for children?
Montréal-Nord has 21 schools in total, including 13 primary schools and 6 secondary schools, which is about 3 times more (or 200% more) secondary schools than Brossard. Brossard has 16 schools but offers 50% more private schools, with 3 institutions compared to 2 in Montréal-Nord.
How does the public transit offer compare between the two areas?
Brossard stands out with its 678 bus stops, which is about 2.2 times more (or 115% more) than Montréal-Nord, which has 316.
Which living environment is better suited for a student?
Brossard holds the advantage for the student profile thanks to its modern infrastructure and quick connections. Its population of 91,525 residents surpasses that of Montréal-Nord, which has 83,868 residents.
How do the two sectors compare in terms of households and public schools?
Montréal-Nord has 36,330 households and 19 public schools, which is 46% more than Brossard. Brossard has 35,885 households and 13 public schools.