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Verdun vs Saint-Jérôme

Verdun

Montréal

Verdun

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Saint-Jérôme

Province du Québec

Saint-Jérôme

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Comparison

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Comparing Verdun and Saint-Jérôme means reading 10 public indicators side by side. Verdun holds 66,158 residents on population, 80,215 residents for Saint-Jérôme; Verdun shows 22.2 km² on area versus 90.2 km² for Saint-Jérôme; Verdun records 2,975 residents per km² on density, against 889 residents per km² in Saint-Jérôme. area: Saint-Jérôme ahead by 4.1× more. density: Verdun ahead by 3.3× more.

Comparison of Verdun and Saint-Jérôme on 10 public indicators
IndicatorVerdunSaint-Jérôme
Population (residents)66 15880 215
Area (square kilometres)22,2 km²90,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 975889
Schools (schools (MEQ))1529
Primary schools (primary schools)1219
Secondary schools (secondary schools)28
Public schools (public schools)1528
Private schools (private schools)01
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)23
Households (households)35 08037 370

Population

Verdun

66 158

residents

Saint-Jérôme

80 215

residents

Area

Verdun

22.2km²

square kilometres

Saint-Jérôme

90.2km²

square kilometres

Density

Verdun

2 975

residents per km²

Saint-Jérôme

889

residents per km²

Schools

Verdun

15

schools (MEQ)

Saint-Jérôme

29

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Verdun

12

primary schools

Saint-Jérôme

19

primary schools

Secondary schools

Verdun

2

secondary schools

Saint-Jérôme

8

secondary schools

Public schools

Verdun

15

public schools

Saint-Jérôme

28

public schools

Private schools

Verdun

0

private schools

Saint-Jérôme

1

private schools

CEGEPs

Verdun

2

CEGEPs and colleges

Saint-Jérôme

3

CEGEPs and colleges

Households

Verdun

35 080

households

Saint-Jérôme

37 370

households

In short

Saint-Jérôme has about 4.1 times more area (or 305% more) than Verdun, offering an expansive living environment at the gateway to the Laurentians. In contrast, Verdun focuses on urban proximity with a density about 3.3 times higher (or 234% more) than Saint-Jérôme. This Montreal energy makes Verdun highly attractive for a student profile, while the Laurentian capital appeals to families with its 37,370 households and vast spaces.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Even split between Verdun and Saint-Jérôme across 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Saint-Jérôme

Tight match-up

Verdun

42

Saint-Jérôme

44

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 Saint-Jérôme

Which living environment should I choose between the energy of Verdun and the space of Saint-Jérôme?
Verdun has a density of 2,975 people per km², perfect for a lively, walkable neighborhood lifestyle. Saint-Jérôme, with a density of 889 people per km², offers a calmer, more spacious pace across its 90.2 km² territory.
How do the school systems compare for families?
Saint-Jérôme has 29 schools in total, which is 93% more than Verdun with 15. For high schoolers, Saint-Jérôme stands out with about 4 times more secondary schools (or 300% more), counting 8 establishments compared to 2 in Verdun.
Which area is better suited for a student profile?
Verdun wins the advantage for students due to its cultural scene and quick transit access to Montreal universities, despite having 2 CEGEPs. Saint-Jérôme offers 3 CEGEPs to serve its local population.
What is the distribution of households and population between these two areas?
Saint-Jérôme is home to 37,370 households for a total population of 80,215. Verdun counts 35,080 households for a population of 66,158.