Ville-Marie vs Sherbrooke


Comparison
The same numbers,
side by side.
Sherbrooke leads on 5 of the 7 dimensions compared. Between Ville-Marie and Sherbrooke, 12 public indicators line up. Ville-Marie pulls ahead with 84,013 residents on population (172,950 residents for Sherbrooke). 21.5 km² on area in Ville-Marie, 353.4 km² in Sherbrooke. on density, Ville-Marie reaches 3,917 residents per km² while Sherbrooke sits at 489 residents per km². The difference shows mostly on area, where Sherbrooke leads by 16.5× more, and on density, where Ville-Marie regains 8× more.
| Indicator | Ville-Marie | Sherbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 84 013 | 172 950 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 21,5 km² | 353,4 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 3 917 | 489 |
| Households (households) | 61 425 | 80 475 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 423 | 1 436 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 21 | 54 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 5 | 34 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 1 | 8 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 8 | 44 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 13 | 10 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 35 | 10 |
| Universities (universities) | 4 | 2 |
In short
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 Ville-Marie vs Sherbrooke
- Which area offers the best environment for students?
- Sherbrooke holds the advantage for the student profile due to its balance of nature and campus life, even though Ville-Marie has 4 universities and 33 CEGEPs, representing about 4.1 times more (313% more) colleges than the 8 institutions in Sherbrooke.
- Which option is better suited for schooling children?
- Sherbrooke offers 54 schools in total, including 34 primary schools, which is about 6.8 times more (580% more) primary options than Ville-Marie which has 5. For secondary education, Sherbrooke features 8 schools compared to only 1 in Ville-Marie, representing about 8 times more (700% more).
- How does the daily pace of life compare between the two areas?
- Ville-Marie has a density of 3,917 people per km², which is about 8 times more (700% more) than Sherbrooke with its 489 people per km². This contrast creates a bustling metropolitan atmosphere in Montreal versus a more open and peaceful daily life in Estrie.
- Is it easy to get around without a car?
- Ville-Marie relies on its metro system and 423 bus stops for quick transit within a compact space. Sherbrooke covers its vast territory with an extensive network of 1,436 bus stops, ensuring excellent local coverage.
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