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Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension vs Sherbrooke

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Montréal

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

Sherbrooke

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Comparison

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Sherbrooke leads on 4 of the 6 dimensions compared. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension and Sherbrooke share 11 comparable indicators. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension records 142,222 residents on population, against 172,950 residents in Sherbrooke; on area, Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension reaches 16.4 km² while Sherbrooke sits at 353.4 km²; 8,651 residents per km² on density in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, 489 residents per km² in Sherbrooke. area: Sherbrooke ahead by 21.5× more. density: Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension ahead by 17.7× more.

Comparison of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension and Sherbrooke on 11 public indicators
IndicatorVilleray-Saint-Michel-Parc-ExtensionSherbrooke
Population (residents)142 222172 950
Area (square kilometres)16,4 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)8 651489
Households (households)66 38080 475
Bus stops (stops)4661 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))4154
Primary schools (primary schools)2334
Secondary schools (secondary schools)108
Public schools (public schools)3344
Private schools (private schools)810
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)1310

In short

Sherbrooke spans a vast territory with an area of 353.4 km², which is about 21.5 times more (2050% more) than the 16.4 km² of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. This difference in space explains why the Montreal borough has a urban density of 8,651 people per km², about 17.7 times more (1668% more) than the Eastern Townships city at 489. While Sherbrooke offers an airy living environment ideal for the student profile with its population of 172,950, Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension offers the vibrant energy of a tight-knit neighborhood of 142,222 residents.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Even split between Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension and Sherbrooke across 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 Sherbrooke

How does public transit compare between the two areas?
Sherbrooke has 1,436 bus stops, which is about 3.1 times more (208% more) than Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension with 466. The Montreal borough compensates for this difference with its integrated metro network.
Which area is better suited for schooling young children?
Sherbrooke offers 34 primary schools, which is 48% more than the 23 schools in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. For public schools, the Eastern Townships city has 44, representing 33% more than the Montreal borough with 33.
What is the college-level higher education offering?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has 12 CEGEPs, which is 50% more than Sherbrooke with 8. Both territories provide excellent options for transitioning to higher education.
What is the volume of households established in each region?
Sherbrooke is home to 80,475 households compared to 66,380 for Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, representing an absolute difference of 14,095 households. The choice depends on your preference for an urban apartment or a single-family home.