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Saint-Laurent vs Sherbrooke

Saint-Laurent

Montréal

Saint-Laurent

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

Sherbrooke

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Sherbrooke leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. 11 public indicators set Saint-Laurent apart from Sherbrooke. Saint-Laurent pulls ahead with 93,842 residents on population (172,950 residents for Sherbrooke). 43 km² on area in Saint-Laurent, 353.4 km² in Sherbrooke. on density, Saint-Laurent reaches 2,184 residents per km² while Sherbrooke sits at 489 residents per km². The difference shows mostly on area, where Sherbrooke leads by 8.2× more, and on density, where Saint-Laurent regains 4.5× more.

Comparison of Saint-Laurent and Sherbrooke on 11 public indicators
IndicatorSaint-LaurentSherbrooke
Population (residents)93 842172 950
Area (square kilometres)43 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 184489
Households (households)39 15580 475
Bus stops (stops)7921 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))3054
Primary schools (primary schools)1734
Secondary schools (secondary schools)28
Public schools (public schools)1944
Private schools (private schools)1110
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)410

In short

The most striking difference lies in the available space, as Sherbrooke has about 8.2 times more (or 722% more) area than Saint-Laurent, with 353.4 km² compared to 43 km². Conversely, Saint-Laurent has about 4.5 times more (or 346% more) density than Sherbrooke, with 2,184 residents per km² compared to 489. This major Estrie city home to 172,950 people offers an expansive environment, while the Montreal borough accommodates its 93,842 residents in a highly compact urban setting.

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 Saint-Laurent vs Sherbrooke

Which area offers the best environment for student life?
Sherbrooke takes the lead with its 8 CEGEPs and major universities, compared to 5 CEGEPs in Saint-Laurent. The city provides an affordable and vibrant atmosphere tailored for students.
How does the educational offer compare for families?
Sherbrooke has 54 schools in total, including 34 primary schools and 8 secondary schools. Saint-Laurent offers 30 schools, with 17 primary and 2 secondary schools, but stands out with 11 private schools compared to 10 in Sherbrooke.
Which of these territories offers the quietest living environment?
Sherbrooke provides a more spacious atmosphere with its density of 489 residents per km². Saint-Laurent, with a density of 2,184 residents per km², is ideal for those seeking a lively and compact metropolitan setting.
How is public transit structured in these two regions?
Sherbrooke features 1,436 bus stops to cover its large area of 353.4 km². Saint-Laurent provides a dense network of 792 bus stops within its smaller area of 43 km², enhanced by access to the Montreal metro.
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