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Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie vs Saint-Laurent

Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie

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Comparison

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Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie leads on 9 of the 17 dimensions compared. Between Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie and Saint-Laurent, 30 public indicators line up. on population, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie reaches 134,038 residents while Saint-Laurent sits at 93,842 residents. 15.9 km² on area in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, 43 km² in Saint-Laurent. Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie pulls ahead with 8,457 residents per km² on density (2,184 residents per km² for Saint-Laurent). Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie takes the edge on density (3.9× more), while Saint-Laurent stands out on area (2.7× more).

Comparison of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie and Saint-Laurent on 30 public indicators
IndicatorRosemont-La Petite-PatrieSaint-Laurent
Population (residents)134 03893 842
Area (square kilometres)15,9 km²43 km²
Density (residents per km²)8 4572 184
Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage))9201 050
Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income))23,7 %23,5 %
Single-family homes (of residential housing stock)4,9 %25,3 %
Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock)9,3 %8 %
Median year built ((median))1 9541 989
Homeowners (of households)31,7 %47,8 %
Renters (of households)68,3 %52,2 %
Households (households)75 06039 155
Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM))10,7 %9,8 %
Libraries (public libraries)12
Swimming pools (public pools)1118
Community centres (community centres)78
Heritage buildings (heritage-listed buildings)98
Tree canopy cover (of territory covered)27,1 %13 %
Public trees (maintained public trees)37 29132
Metro stations (stations)42
Bus stops (stops)482792
Schools (schools (MEQ))3730
Primary schools (primary schools)2317
Secondary schools (secondary schools)52
Public schools (public schools)3119
Private schools (private schools)611
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)104
Water play features (installations)1111
Wading pools (wading pools)79
Households with children (households (children under 18))13 72512 510
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))1 7481 113

In short

The most spectacular difference lies in urban forestry, with Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie having approximately 1,165.3 times more public trees than Saint-Laurent, representing 37,291 trees compared to only 32. While Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie offers a dense and vibrant neighborhood life with 8,457 residents per square kilometer, Saint-Laurent spans a vast area of 43 km² characterized by a spacious residential setting. The latter stands out with a single-family home proportion of 25.3%, which is about 5.2 times higher than its rival's limit of 4.9%.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie leads on 3 of 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 Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie vs Saint-Laurent

Which area is best suited for a young family?
Saint-Laurent stands out for this profile with its 18 swimming pools, 9 wading pools, and a high proportion of single-family homes at 25.3%.
How do the two boroughs compare for a walkable neighborhood life?
Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie is the clear winner with a density of 8,457 residents per square kilometer, 4 metro stations, and a tree canopy cover of 27.1%.
What is the best choice for a student or for remote work?
Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie is ideal, offering 10 CEGEPs, 36 schools, and an environment well-suited for quiet and remote work.
What about housing costs and household budgets?
Median housing costs are 920 in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie compared to 1,050 in Saint-Laurent, leading to a very similar housing cost burden of 23.7% and 23.5%.
What is the difference regarding school infrastructure?
Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie has 36 schools including 5 secondary schools, which is about 2.5 times more than Saint-Laurent with its 2 secondary schools.