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Pierrefonds-Roxboro vs Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

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Pierrefonds-Roxboro

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Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

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Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

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Comparison

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Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension share 12 comparable indicators. Pierrefonds-Roxboro records 68,410 residents on population, against 142,222 residents in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension; on area, Pierrefonds-Roxboro reaches 33.9 km² while Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension sits at 16.4 km²; 2,017 residents per km² on density in Pierrefonds-Roxboro, 8,651 residents per km² in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has 4.3× more density than Pierrefonds-Roxboro, but Pierrefonds-Roxboro catches up in area with 2.1× more.

Comparison of Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension on 12 public indicators
IndicatorPierrefonds-RoxboroVilleray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension
Population (residents)68 410142 222
Area (square kilometres)33,9 km²16,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 0178 651
Schools (schools (MEQ))1941
Primary schools (primary schools)1223
Secondary schools (secondary schools)310
Public schools (public schools)1533
Private schools (private schools)48
Bus stops (stops)297466
Renters (of households)32,1 %72,4 %
Households (households)26 08066 380
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))4661 692

Population

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

68 410

residents

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

142 222

residents

Area

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

33.9km²

square kilometres

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

16.4km²

square kilometres

Density

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

2 017

residents per km²

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

8 651

residents per km²

Schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

19

schools (MEQ)

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

41

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

12

primary schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

23

primary schools

Secondary schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

3

secondary schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

10

secondary schools

Public schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

15

public schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

33

public schools

Private schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

4

private schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

8

private schools

Bus stops

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

297

stops

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

466

stops

Renters

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

32%

of households

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

72%

of households

Households

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

26 080

households

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

66 380

households

Safety incidents

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

466

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

1 692

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

In short

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension stands out for its high urban density, which is about 4.3 times higher (or 329% more) than that of Pierrefonds-Roxboro, a borough spanning an area of 33.9 km². This vibrant energy translates into a lively neighborhood life ideal for students and young families, supported by 66,380 households and 466 bus stops. Conversely, Pierrefonds-Roxboro offers a peaceful setting sought after for remote work, while Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has about 2.3 times more (or 126% more) renters with a rate of 72.4% compared to 32.1%.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension leads on 2 of 4 lifestyles.

For families

Schools, daycares, parks

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Tight match-up

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

53

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

56

For remote work

Greenery, quietness, walkability

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Dominant edge

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

85

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

36

For neighbourhood life

Heritage, transit, culture

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Dominant edge

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

28

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

63

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Dominant edge

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

17

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

77

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 Pierrefonds-Roxboro vs Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Which area is better suited for children's schooling?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has 10 secondary schools, which is about 3.3 times more (or 233% more) than Pierrefonds-Roxboro which has 3. In total, the educational offer is 41 schools compared to 19 for Pierrefonds-Roxboro.
How do the two boroughs compare for public transit?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has 466 bus stops facilitating pedestrian travel without a car. Pierrefonds-Roxboro has 297 stops to serve its vast area of 33.9 km².
Which neighborhood should I choose for a quiet lifestyle and remote work?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro is ideal thanks to its low density of 2,017 inhabitants per km² and its peaceful environment. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has a density of 8,651 inhabitants per km², which is favorable for a highly active neighborhood life.
What is the safety situation in these two sectors?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro records 453 safety incidents, while Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension counts 1,687, which is about 3.7 times more (or 272% more). This difference is explained by a much larger population of 142,222 inhabitants compared to 68,410.