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Montréal-Nord vs Sherbrooke

Montréal-Nord

Montréal

Montréal-Nord

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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. Comparing Montréal-Nord and Sherbrooke means reading 10 public indicators side by side. Montréal-Nord records 83,868 residents on population, against 172,950 residents in Sherbrooke; Montréal-Nord shows 12.4 km² on area versus 353.4 km² for Sherbrooke; Montréal-Nord holds 6,742 residents per km² on density, 489 residents per km² for Sherbrooke. On area, Sherbrooke counts 28.4× more than Montréal-Nord; on density, Montréal-Nord leads by 13.8× more.

Comparison of Montréal-Nord and Sherbrooke on 10 public indicators
IndicatorMontréal-NordSherbrooke
Population (residents)83 868172 950
Area (square kilometres)12,4 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)6 742489
Households (households)36 33080 475
Bus stops (stops)3161 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))2154
Primary schools (primary schools)1334
Secondary schools (secondary schools)68
Public schools (public schools)1944
Private schools (private schools)210

In short

Choosing between Montréal-Nord and Sherbrooke means deciding between a highly compact Montreal borough and a vast regional city. Montréal-Nord has a population of 83,868 on only 12.4 km², while Sherbrooke has 172,950 residents spread over 353.4 km². Montréal-Nord thus has a density of 6,742 inhabitants per square kilometer, which is about 13.8 times more (1,278% more) than Sherbrooke with its 489 inhabitants per square kilometer.

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 Montréal-Nord vs Sherbrooke

Which area is better suited for students?
Sherbrooke stands out for the student profile thanks to its major institutions and vibrant university atmosphere. The city has 54 schools in total compared to 21 in Montréal-Nord, providing diverse educational pathways.
How does the school offering compare between these two areas?
Sherbrooke has 54 schools, which is about 2.6 times more (157% more) than Montréal-Nord with 21. For private education, Sherbrooke offers 10 private schools compared to 2 in Montréal-Nord, representing about 5 times more (400% more) options.
Is it easy to get around without a car in both areas?
Montréal-Nord concentrates its services within a small territory with 316 bus stops for 12.4 km². Sherbrooke has 1,436 bus stops, which is about 4.5 times more (354% more) than Montréal-Nord, to cover its large network of 353.4 km².
Which area offers a quieter environment to raise a family?
Sherbrooke offers a more spacious setting with 80,475 households spread over a large territory, far from the urban concentration of Montréal-Nord which groups 36,330 households in a small area. The choice depends on whether you prefer the immediate proximity of metropolitan services or the peace of the Eastern Townships.
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