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Verdun vs Ville-Marie

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Comparison

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Reading across 14 comparable indicators between Verdun and Ville-Marie. Verdun records 66,158 residents on population, against 84,013 residents in Ville-Marie; on area, Verdun reaches 22.2 km² while Ville-Marie sits at 21.5 km²; 2,975 residents per km² on density in Verdun, 3,917 residents per km² in Ville-Marie. On density, Ville-Marie counts 32% more than Verdun.

Comparison of Verdun and Ville-Marie on 14 public indicators
IndicatorVerdunVille-Marie
Population (residents)66 15884 013
Area (square kilometres)22,2 km²21,5 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 9753 917
Schools (schools (MEQ))1521
Primary schools (primary schools)125
Secondary schools (secondary schools)21
Public schools (public schools)158
Private schools (private schools)013
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)233
Metro stations (stations)316
Bus stops (stops)261423
Renters (of households)62,4 %72,5 %
Households (households)35 08061 425
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))6273 986

Population

Verdun

66 158

residents

Ville-Marie

84 013

residents

Area

Verdun

22.2km²

square kilometres

Ville-Marie

21.5km²

square kilometres

Density

Verdun

2 975

residents per km²

Ville-Marie

3 917

residents per km²

Schools

Verdun

15

schools (MEQ)

Ville-Marie

21

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Verdun

12

primary schools

Ville-Marie

5

primary schools

Secondary schools

Verdun

2

secondary schools

Ville-Marie

1

secondary schools

Public schools

Verdun

15

public schools

Ville-Marie

8

public schools

Private schools

Verdun

0

private schools

Ville-Marie

13

private schools

CEGEPs

Verdun

2

CEGEPs and colleges

Ville-Marie

33

CEGEPs and colleges

Metro stations

Verdun

3

stations

Ville-Marie

16

stations

Bus stops

Verdun

261

stops

Ville-Marie

423

stops

Renters

Verdun

62%

of households

Ville-Marie

73%

of households

Households

Verdun

35 080

households

Ville-Marie

61 425

households

Safety incidents

Verdun

627

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

Ville-Marie

3 986

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

In short

The most striking difference lies in higher education, as Ville-Marie has about 16.5 times more CEGEPs than Verdun, with 33 institutions compared to only 2. While the bustling downtown of Ville-Marie attracts a dense population of 84,013 residents with its 16 metro stations, Verdun extends over a slightly larger area of 22.2 km² to offer a quieter setting. This contrast creates a green environment perfect for families in Verdun, while the heart of the city caters to a fast-paced, walkable neighborhood life.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Even split between Verdun and Ville-Marie across 4 lifestyles.

For families

Schools, daycares, parks

Verdun

Slight edge

Verdun

47

Ville-Marie

34

For remote work

Greenery, quietness, walkability

Verdun

Slight edge

Verdun

63

Ville-Marie

53

For neighbourhood life

Heritage, transit, culture

Ville-Marie

Clear edge

Verdun

52

Ville-Marie

68

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Ville-Marie

Clear edge

Verdun

42

Ville-Marie

66

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 Verdun vs Ville-Marie

Which borough is best suited for a young family?
Verdun stands out for families thanks to its 12 primary schools, which is about 2.4 times more than Ville-Marie with 5. The borough also has 15 public schools, representing 88% more than Ville-Marie with 8.
How does public transit compare between the two areas?
Ville-Marie leads with 16 metro stations, which is about 5.3 times more than Verdun with 3. The downtown core also features 423 bus stops compared to 261 in Verdun, making car-free commuting very easy.
What does the safety profile look like in these neighborhoods?
Verdun shows a reassuring record with only 623 safety incidents. In contrast, the highly frequented Ville-Marie records 3,985 incidents, which is about 6.4 times more than Verdun.
I am a student looking for a place to live, which should I choose?
Ville-Marie is the natural choice for students with its 33 CEGEPs and vibrant urban lifestyle. Verdun only has 2 CEGEPs, favoring a pace that is better suited for remote work and quiet living.
What is the housing and renter situation in both sectors?
Renters make up 72.5% of the population in Ville-Marie across 61,425 households. In Verdun, renters represent 62.4% of the population living in 35,080 households.
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