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Verdun vs Sherbrooke

Verdun

Montréal

Verdun

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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. Verdun and Sherbrooke share 11 comparable indicators. 66,158 residents on population in Verdun, 172,950 residents in Sherbrooke; Verdun pulls ahead with 22.2 km² on area (353.4 km² for Sherbrooke); Verdun holds 2,975 residents per km² on density, 489 residents per km² for Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke has 15.9× more area than Verdun, but Verdun catches up in density with 6.1× more.

Comparison of Verdun and Sherbrooke on 11 public indicators
IndicatorVerdunSherbrooke
Population (residents)66 158172 950
Area (square kilometres)22,2 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 975489
Households (households)35 08080 475
Bus stops (stops)2611 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))1554
Primary schools (primary schools)1234
Secondary schools (secondary schools)28
Public schools (public schools)1544
Private schools (private schools)010
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)210

In short

The spatial contrast is striking between these two Quebec destinations, with Sherbrooke covering an area of 353.4 km², which is about 15.9 times more (1489% more) than Verdun's 22.2 km². This vast territory allows the Eastern Townships city to offer an airy living environment with a density of 489 people per km², while Verdun relies on a tight urban energy with 2,975 people per km², about 6.1 times more (508% more). Hosting a population of 172,950 compared to Verdun's 66,158, Sherbrooke also stands out as a major educational hub with 8 CEGEPs.

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 Verdun vs Sherbrooke

Which is the better choice for a student between Verdun and Sherbrooke?
Sherbrooke is the clear winner for the student profile with its higher education infrastructure, offering 8 CEGEPs compared to Verdun's 2, which is about 4 times more (300% more). The city welcomes a vibrant student population within an affordable and active environment.
How does the school offering compare for families?
Sherbrooke has 54 schools in total, about 3.6 times more (260% more) than Verdun's 15. The Sherbrooke network includes 34 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, and 10 private schools, while Verdun offers 12 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and 0 private schools.
What is the public transit situation in both areas?
Sherbrooke features a vast bus network with 1,436 bus stops, about 5.5 times more (450% more) than Verdun's 261 stops. Verdun balances this difference through its high urban density and direct access to the Montreal metro.
How does the housing and household volume compare?
Sherbrooke is home to 80,475 households, representing an absolute difference of 45,395 compared to Verdun's 35,080 households. This volume reflects the scale of each municipality, providing highly diverse residential options in Sherbrooke.
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