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Ville-Marie vs Sherbrooke

Ville-Marie

Montréal

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

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Comparison

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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.

Comparison of Ville-Marie and Sherbrooke on 12 public indicators
IndicatorVille-MarieSherbrooke
Population (residents)84 013172 950
Area (square kilometres)21,5 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 917489
Households (households)61 42580 475
Bus stops (stops)4231 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))2154
Primary schools (primary schools)534
Secondary schools (secondary schools)18
Public schools (public schools)844
Private schools (private schools)1310
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)3510
Universities (universities)42

In short

Sherbrooke spans an area of 353.4 km², which is about 16.5 times more (1548% more) than the 21.5 km² of Ville-Marie. This vast difference in scale results in a density of 3,917 people per km² in the heart of Montreal compared to just 489 in Sherbrooke. While Ville-Marie concentrates a dynamic and vertical lifestyle, Sherbrooke offers the expanse of a true regional city surrounded by nature.

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.