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Pierrefonds-Roxboro vs Sherbrooke

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Montréal

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

Sherbrooke

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Comparison

The same numbers,
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Sherbrooke leads on 5 of the 5 dimensions compared. Across 10 public indicators, here's how Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Sherbrooke stack up. on population, Pierrefonds-Roxboro reaches 68,410 residents while Sherbrooke sits at 172,950 residents. Pierrefonds-Roxboro records 33.9 km² on area, against 353.4 km² in Sherbrooke. Pierrefonds-Roxboro shows 2,017 residents per km² on density versus 489 residents per km² for Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke takes the edge on area (10.4× more), while Pierrefonds-Roxboro stands out on density (4.1× more).

Comparison of Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Sherbrooke on 10 public indicators
IndicatorPierrefonds-RoxboroSherbrooke
Population (residents)68 410172 950
Area (square kilometres)33,9 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 017489
Households (households)26 08080 475
Bus stops (stops)2971 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))1954
Primary schools (primary schools)1234
Secondary schools (secondary schools)38
Public schools (public schools)1544
Private schools (private schools)410

In short

Sherbrooke stands out for its vast territory covering an area of 353.4 km², which is about 10.4 times more (942% more) than the 33.9 km² of Pierrefonds-Roxboro. This scale difference leads to a much higher urban density in Pierrefonds-Roxboro, which has 2,017 people per km² compared to only 489 in Sherbrooke. While the Montreal borough offers a close-knit and connected residential setting, the major Eastern Townships city deploys its services on the scale of a true regional hub.

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 Pierrefonds-Roxboro vs Sherbrooke

Which area offers the best environment for students?
Sherbrooke takes the advantage thanks to its dynamic student profile and major university infrastructure.
What is the difference regarding the school offer?
Sherbrooke has 54 schools in total, which is about 2.8 times more (184% more) than Pierrefonds-Roxboro with 19 schools.
How do the public transit networks compare?
With 1,436 bus stops, Sherbrooke provides an extensive network to cover its large territory, while Pierrefonds-Roxboro has 297 bus stops.
What is the gap in terms of residential density?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro has a density of 2,017 people per km², which is about 4.1 times more (312% more) than Sherbrooke with 489 people per km².
What about the number of households in these two regions?
Sherbrooke has 80,475 households, representing about 3.1 times more (209% more) than the 26,080 households in Pierrefonds-Roxboro.
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