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L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève vs Laval

L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève

Montréal

L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève

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Laval

Province du Québec

Laval

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Comparison

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Laval leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. Comparing L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève and Laval means reading 11 public indicators side by side. L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève holds 18,097 residents on population, 438,370 residents for Laval; L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève shows 36.2 km² on area versus 246.1 km² for Laval; L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève records 499 residents per km² on density, against 1,781 residents per km² in Laval. population: Laval ahead by 24.2× more.

Comparison of L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève and Laval on 11 public indicators
IndicatorL'Île-Bizard-Sainte-GenevièveLaval
Population (residents)18 097438 370
Area (square kilometres)36,2 km²246,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)4991 781
Households (households)7 020169 785
Bus stops (stops)852 785
Schools (schools (MEQ))3100
Primary schools (primary schools)373
Secondary schools (secondary schools)016
Public schools (public schools)390
Private schools (private schools)010
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)17

In short

Laval stands out dramatically with its educational offering, featuring about 33.3 times more schools (or 3233% more) than L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève, which has only 3. This massive contrast extends to public transit, where Laval provides 2,785 bus stops compared to just 85 in the Montreal borough. While L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève offers a peaceful, semi-rural island setting of 36.2 km², Laval operates as a major regional hub of 246.1 km² home to 438,370 residents.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Laval 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 L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève vs Laval

Which area is better suited for a student?
Laval is the clear choice for students, offering 7 CEGEPs compared to just 1 in L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève, supported by a much denser transit network.
What is the difference in atmosphere and density between these two areas?
L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève offers a quiet environment with a low density of 499 people per km². In contrast, Laval features a dynamic urban atmosphere with a density of 1,781 people per km².
How do secondary and private school options compare?
Laval features 16 secondary schools and 10 private schools, while L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève has none within its borders. Families on the island must look to neighboring boroughs for these levels of education.
What is the difference in population scale between the two?
Laval has 438,370 residents, which is about 24.2 times more (or 2322% more) than L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève with 18,097. This scale difference is reflected in the number of households, reaching 169,785 in Laval compared to 7,020 in L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève.