Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension vs Saint-Jérôme


Comparison
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Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension leads on 5 of the 5 dimensions compared. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension and Saint-Jérôme share 11 comparable indicators. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension records 142,222 residents on population, against 80,215 residents in Saint-Jérôme; on area, Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension reaches 16.4 km² while Saint-Jérôme sits at 90.2 km²; 8,651 residents per km² on density in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, 889 residents per km² in Saint-Jérôme. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has 9.7× more density than Saint-Jérôme, but Saint-Jérôme catches up in area with 5.5× more.
| Indicator | Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension | Saint-Jérôme |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 142 222 | 80 215 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 16,4 km² | 90,2 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 8 651 | 889 |
| Households (households) | 66 380 | 37 370 |
| Train stations (commuter rail stations) | 1 | 1 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 41 | 29 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 23 | 19 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 10 | 8 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 33 | 28 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 8 | 1 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 13 | 3 |
In short
For which lifestyle?
Four ways to live here.
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension 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 Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension vs Saint-Jérôme
- Which area offers the best environment for students?
- Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension stands out with 12 CEGEPs, which is about 4 times more (300% more) than Saint-Jérôme's 3. This concentration creates an active and highly accessible student environment.
- How does residential density compare between these two environments?
- Density reaches 8,651 people per km² in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension compared to 889 people per km² in Saint-Jérôme. There are 66,380 households there, which is 78% more than the 37,370 households in Saint-Jérôme, reflecting a much stronger urban concentration in Montreal.
- What is the school offering for children?
- Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has 41 schools (23 primary and 10 secondary) compared to 29 schools in Saint-Jérôme (19 primary and 8 secondary). Both areas meet family needs well with a large majority of public institutions.
- What is the choice between public and private schools?
- The public network dominates everywhere with 33 public schools in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension and 28 in Saint-Jérôme. For private education, the Montreal borough has 8 private schools, about 8 times more (700% more) than Saint-Jérôme which has only 1.
- How is commuting to the city center structured?
- Both sectors are tied with 1 train station each. Saint-Jérôme serves as a terminal for the commuter train to Montreal, while the Montreal borough's station is integrated into a network completed by several subway stations.
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