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Pierrefonds-Roxboro vs Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

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Pierrefonds-Roxboro

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Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie

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Comparison

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Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie leads on 9 of the 15 dimensions compared. Between Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, 27 public indicators line up. on population, Pierrefonds-Roxboro reaches 68,410 residents while Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie sits at 134,038 residents. 33.9 km² on area in Pierrefonds-Roxboro, 15.9 km² in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie. Pierrefonds-Roxboro pulls ahead with 2,017 residents per km² on density (8,457 residents per km² for Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie). Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie takes the edge on density (4.2× more), while Pierrefonds-Roxboro stands out on area (2.1× more).

Comparison of Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie on 27 public indicators
IndicatorPierrefonds-RoxboroRosemont-La Petite-Patrie
Population (residents)68 410134 038
Area (square kilometres)33,9 km²15,9 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 0178 457
Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage))1 030920
Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income))17,3 %23,7 %
Single-family homes (of residential housing stock)62,4 %4,9 %
Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock)6,5 %9,3 %
Median year built ((median))1 9791 954
Homeowners (of households)67,9 %31,7 %
Renters (of households)32,1 %68,3 %
Households (households)26 08075 060
Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM))6,2 %10,7 %
Libraries (public libraries)21
Swimming pools (public pools)611
Community centres (community centres)207
Heritage buildings (heritage-listed buildings)49
Tree canopy cover (of territory covered)40,4 %27,1 %
Public trees (maintained public trees)16 97737 291
Bus stops (stops)297482
Schools (schools (MEQ))1937
Primary schools (primary schools)1223
Secondary schools (secondary schools)35
Public schools (public schools)1531
Private schools (private schools)46
Wading pools (wading pools)27
Households with children (households (children under 18))8 19013 725
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))4771 748

In short

The housing contrast is striking between Pierrefonds-Roxboro, which has about 12.7 times more (or 1173% more) single-family homes with its 40.4% tree canopy cover, and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, a dense urban sector of 134,038 residents. While Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie charms with its walkable neighborhood life and 482 bus stops, the green West Island suburb offers a peaceful setting ideal for quiet and remote work. This duality pairs the immediate proximity of Montreal shops against the tranquility of spacious residential areas.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Even split between Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie across 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 Pierrefonds-Roxboro vs Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie

Which sector offers the most spacious and least dense living environment?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro is much less dense, as Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie has about 4.2 times more (or 319% more) density with 8,457 residents per km² compared to 2,017 for its neighbor.
What is the best choice for schooling children?
Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie features a larger selection with 36 schools, including 22 primary and 5 secondary schools. Pierrefonds-Roxboro offers 19 schools in total but stands out as a preferred option for a young family profile.
How do transport options and daily commutes compare?
Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie favors car-free living with its 482 bus stops. Pierrefonds-Roxboro, with 297 bus stops, spreads over a larger area of 33.9 km² which makes driving more common.
What are the major differences regarding the real estate market?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro shows a majority of homeowners at 67.9% with median housing costs of 1,030. Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie is mostly composed of renters at 68.3% with median costs of 920.
What recreational and community facilities are available in each borough?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro has about 2.9 times more (or 186% more) community centres with a total of 20 facilities. Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie stands out for swimming with its 11 pools and 7 wading pools.