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Verdun vs Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

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Between Verdun and Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, 14 public indicators line up. on population, Verdun reaches 66,158 residents while Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension sits at 142,222 residents. Verdun records 22.2 km² on area, against 16.4 km² in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. Verdun shows 2,975 residents per km² on density versus 8,651 residents per km² for Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension takes the edge on density (2.9× more), while Verdun stands out on area (35% more).

Comparison of Verdun and Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension on 14 public indicators
IndicatorVerdunVilleray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension
Population (residents)66 158142 222
Area (square kilometres)22,2 km²16,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 9758 651
Schools (schools (MEQ))1541
Primary schools (primary schools)1223
Secondary schools (secondary schools)210
Public schools (public schools)1533
Private schools (private schools)08
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)212
Metro stations (stations)35
Bus stops (stops)261466
Renters (of households)62,4 %72,4 %
Households (households)35 08066 380
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))6271 692

Population

Verdun

66 158

residents

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

142 222

residents

Area

Verdun

22.2km²

square kilometres

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

16.4km²

square kilometres

Density

Verdun

2 975

residents per km²

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

8 651

residents per km²

Schools

Verdun

15

schools (MEQ)

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

41

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Verdun

12

primary schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

23

primary schools

Secondary schools

Verdun

2

secondary schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

10

secondary schools

Public schools

Verdun

15

public schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

33

public schools

Private schools

Verdun

0

private schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

8

private schools

CEGEPs

Verdun

2

CEGEPs and colleges

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

12

CEGEPs and colleges

Metro stations

Verdun

3

stations

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

5

stations

Bus stops

Verdun

261

stops

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

466

stops

Renters

Verdun

62%

of households

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

72%

of households

Households

Verdun

35 080

households

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

66 380

households

Safety incidents

Verdun

627

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

1 692

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

In short

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension stands out for its higher education options, boasting approx 6 times more (or 500% more) CEGEPs than Verdun, with 12 institutions compared to only 2. This student-friendly energy is paired with a high density of 8,651 people per square kilometer, supporting a walkable neighborhood life for its 142,222 residents. Conversely, Verdun spreads over a larger area of 22.2 km², providing a quiet atmosphere ideal for remote work.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension leads on 3 of 4 lifestyles.

For families

Schools, daycares, parks

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Slight edge

Verdun

47

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

56

For remote work

Greenery, quietness, walkability

Verdun

Clear edge

Verdun

63

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

36

For neighbourhood life

Heritage, transit, culture

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Slight edge

Verdun

52

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

63

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Dominant edge

Verdun

42

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

77

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 Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Which area is better suited for families with young children?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension wins with its 41 schools, which is approx 2.7 times more (or 173% more) than Verdun's 15. The area offers 23 primary schools (compared to 12 in Verdun) and 10 secondary schools, which is approx 5 times more (or 400% more) than Verdun's 2, relying on 33 public schools (approx 2.2 times more, or 120% more) and 8 private schools (compared to 0).
Which neighborhood offers the best environment for remote work and quiet living?
Verdun is highly recommended due to its lower density of 2,975 people per square kilometer, while Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has approx 2.9 times more (or 191% more) with 8,651. This more spacious and peaceful setting is ideal for concentration at home.
How do public transit options compare between the two areas?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension features 5 metro stations and 466 bus stops to facilitate travel. Verdun offers 3 metro stations and 261 bus stops, ensuring excellent connectivity.
What is the safety situation in these two sectors?
Verdun records 623 safety incidents, whereas Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension counts 1,687, which is approx 2.7 times more (or 171% more).
What does the rental housing market look like?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has a 72.4% renter rate across its 66,380 households. Verdun presents a renter proportion of 62.4% spread over 35,080 households.