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Saint-Léonard vs Sherbrooke

Saint-Léonard

Montréal

Saint-Léonard

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

Sherbrooke

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Comparison

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Between Saint-Léonard and Sherbrooke, 11 public indicators line up. on population, Saint-Léonard reaches 75,707 residents while Sherbrooke sits at 172,950 residents. 13.5 km² on area in Saint-Léonard, 353.4 km² in Sherbrooke. Saint-Léonard pulls ahead with 5,616 residents per km² on density (489 residents per km² for Sherbrooke). Sharpest gap: Sherbrooke leads by 26.2× more on area, while Saint-Léonard regains ground by 11.5× more on density.

Comparison of Saint-Léonard and Sherbrooke on 11 public indicators
IndicatorSaint-LéonardSherbrooke
Population (residents)75 707172 950
Area (square kilometres)13,5 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)5 616489
Schools (schools (MEQ))1454
Primary schools (primary schools)1234
Secondary schools (secondary schools)28
Public schools (public schools)1444
Private schools (private schools)010
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)48
Bus stops (stops)2791 436
Households (households)31 26580 475

Population

Saint-Léonard

75 707

residents

Sherbrooke

172 950

residents

Area

Saint-Léonard

13.5km²

square kilometres

Sherbrooke

353.4km²

square kilometres

Density

Saint-Léonard

5 616

residents per km²

Sherbrooke

489

residents per km²

Schools

Saint-Léonard

14

schools (MEQ)

Sherbrooke

54

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Saint-Léonard

12

primary schools

Sherbrooke

34

primary schools

Secondary schools

Saint-Léonard

2

secondary schools

Sherbrooke

8

secondary schools

Public schools

Saint-Léonard

14

public schools

Sherbrooke

44

public schools

Private schools

Saint-Léonard

0

private schools

Sherbrooke

10

private schools

CEGEPs

Saint-Léonard

4

CEGEPs and colleges

Sherbrooke

8

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

Saint-Léonard

279

stops

Sherbrooke

1 436

stops

Households

Saint-Léonard

31 265

households

Sherbrooke

80 475

households

In short

The difference in space is immense between these two living environments, with Sherbrooke having about 26.2 times more area (or 2522% more) than Saint-Léonard with its 353.4 km². In contrast, the Montreal borough of Saint-Léonard shows a high urban density of 5,616 people per km², which is about 11.5 times more than the large Estrie city. Sherbrooke stands out for its strong student profile and its extensive school offering, counting 54 schools compared to 14 for Saint-Léonard.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Sherbrooke leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Sherbrooke

Clear edge

Saint-Léonard

58

Sherbrooke

78

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 Saint-Léonard vs Sherbrooke

Which area offers the best setting for student life?
Sherbrooke wins with its advantageous student profile, supported by 8 CEGEPs compared to 4 in Saint-Léonard.
How does the school offering compare for families?
Sherbrooke offers a vast network of 54 schools, which is about 3.9 times more than Saint-Léonard with 14. The difference is marked for secondary schools, with Sherbrooke counting 8 compared to only 2 in Saint-Léonard.
Are there private schools in both of these areas?
Sherbrooke has 10 private schools while Saint-Léonard has none. For the public network, Sherbrooke has 44 compared to 14 in Saint-Léonard.
How is the public transit network organized?
Sherbrooke offers a large network with 1,436 bus stops, which is about 5.2 times more than the 279 stops spread across Saint-Léonard.
What is the difference in atmosphere and density between the two?
Saint-Léonard concentrates its 31,265 households on a small territory of 13.5 km², creating a very compact urban atmosphere. Sherbrooke distributes its 80,475 households over 353.4 km², offering a much airier living environment.