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Longueuil vs Saint-Jérôme

Longueuil

Province du Québec

Longueuil

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Saint-Jérôme

Province du Québec

Saint-Jérôme

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Comparison

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Longueuil leads on 8 of the 8 dimensions compared. Between Longueuil and Saint-Jérôme, 15 public indicators line up. Longueuil shows 254,480 residents on population versus 80,215 residents for Saint-Jérôme. Longueuil records 115.8 km² on area, against 90.2 km² in Saint-Jérôme. on density, Longueuil reaches 2,198 residents per km² while Saint-Jérôme sits at 889 residents per km². Longueuil takes the edge on population (3.2× more).

Comparison of Longueuil and Saint-Jérôme on 15 public indicators
IndicatorLongueuilSaint-Jérôme
Population (residents)254 48080 215
Area (square kilometres)115,8 km²90,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 198889
Median age (years)41,645,2
Median household income (CAD)41 20038 000
Households (households)113 08537 370
Train stations (commuter rail stations)11
Schools (schools (MEQ))7129
Primary schools (primary schools)5319
Secondary schools (secondary schools)108
Public schools (public schools)6528
Private schools (private schools)61
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)173
Daycares (CPEs and daycares)7831
Daycare spots (licensed spots)5 1002 075

In short

With its 17 CEGEPs, Longueuil offers a dense higher education network, counting about 5.7 times more (or 467% more) institutions of this type than Saint-Jérôme and its 3 colleges. This difference is also reflected in the size of the two municipalities, with Longueuil home to a population of 254,480 compared to 80,215 for the gateway to the Laurentians. While Longueuil stands out as a major urban hub connected to the metro, Saint-Jérôme provides a quieter living environment near the mountains, characterized by a higher median age of 45.2.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Longueuil 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 Longueuil vs Saint-Jérôme

Which city is the best choice for students?
Longueuil is the clear winner for students, featuring 17 CEGEPs compared to only 3 in Saint-Jérôme. Direct access to the metropolitan transit network also makes student life easier on the South Shore.
How do the school systems compare for families?
Longueuil has a larger school network with 71 total schools, including 53 primary schools, while Saint-Jérôme has 29 schools, including 19 primary schools. For private education, Longueuil offers 6 private schools compared to just 1 in Saint-Jérôme.
Which city offers a quieter living environment?
Saint-Jérôme has a much lower density of 889 people per km², compared to 2,198 people per km² in Longueuil. Its higher median age of 45.2 also points to a peaceful pace of life near nature.
What are the transit options and train connections like?
Both cities are tied with 1 train station each, allowing residents to easily commute to downtown Montreal. Longueuil also benefits from a direct connection to the Montreal metro system.
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