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Lachine vs LaSalle

Lachine

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Comparison

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14 public indicators set Lachine apart from LaSalle. Lachine pulls ahead with 41,616 residents on population (74,276 residents for LaSalle). 22.5 km² on area in Lachine, 25.2 km² in LaSalle. on density, Lachine reaches 1,848 residents per km² while LaSalle sits at 2,953 residents per km². Sharpest gap: LaSalle leads by 78% more on population.

Comparison of Lachine and LaSalle on 14 public indicators
IndicatorLachineLaSalle
Population (residents)41 61674 276
Area (square kilometres)22,5 km²25,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)1 8482 953
Schools (schools (MEQ))1322
Primary schools (primary schools)916
Secondary schools (secondary schools)34
Public schools (public schools)1221
Private schools (private schools)11
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)24
Bus stops (stops)274386
Train stations (commuter rail stations)21
Renters (of households)58,2 %60,7 %
Households (households)20 93035 770
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))474672

Population

Lachine

41 616

residents

LaSalle

74 276

residents

Area

Lachine

22.5km²

square kilometres

LaSalle

25.2km²

square kilometres

Density

Lachine

1 848

residents per km²

LaSalle

2 953

residents per km²

Schools

Lachine

13

schools (MEQ)

LaSalle

22

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Lachine

9

primary schools

LaSalle

16

primary schools

Secondary schools

Lachine

3

secondary schools

LaSalle

4

secondary schools

Public schools

Lachine

12

public schools

LaSalle

21

public schools

Private schools

Lachine

1

private schools

LaSalle

1

private schools

CEGEPs

Lachine

2

CEGEPs and colleges

LaSalle

4

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

Lachine

274

stops

LaSalle

386

stops

Train stations

Lachine

2

commuter rail stations

LaSalle

1

commuter rail stations

Renters

Lachine

58%

of households

LaSalle

61%

of households

Households

Lachine

20 930

households

LaSalle

35 770

households

Safety incidents

Lachine

474

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

LaSalle

672

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

In short

LaSalle stands out with a population of 74,276 residents, which is 78% more than Lachine with its 41,616 residents. This demographic scale creates a lively walkable neighborhood life with 35,770 households (71% more than Lachine with its 20,930) and 22 schools. Lachine, covering 22.5 km², offers an ideal environment for young families and students, supported by its 2 train stations.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

LaSalle leads on 1 of 4 lifestyles.

For families

Schools, daycares, parks

Lachine

Tight match-up

Lachine

66

LaSalle

65

For remote work

Greenery, quietness, walkability

LaSalle

Clear edge

Lachine

49

LaSalle

64

For neighbourhood life

Heritage, transit, culture

LaSalle

Tight match-up

Lachine

46

LaSalle

49

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Lachine

Tight match-up

Lachine

53

LaSalle

52

About the scores. 0 to 100 per lifestyle, computed from public indicators (schools, safety, transit, environment, etc.) across all boroughs and cities covered by Explore Ma Ville.

Questions

Questions about Lachine vs LaSalle

Which sector is best for a quiet lifestyle and remote work?
LaSalle wins for this profile with a density of 2,953 residents per km² spread over an area of 25.2 km². This large territory allows residents to find peaceful spaces while staying connected to the transit network.
How does the school offer compare between LaSalle and Lachine?
LaSalle has 22 schools compared to 13 in Lachine. This includes 16 primary schools in LaSalle (which is 78% more than Lachine with its 9 schools), 4 secondary schools compared to 3 in Lachine, and 21 public schools compared to 12 in Lachine, while both sectors have 1 private school each.
What is the best choice for commuting by public transit?
LaSalle offers 386 bus stops compared to 274 in Lachine. However, Lachine has 2 train stations, which is about 2 times more (100% more) than LaSalle, which only has 1.
Why is Lachine recommended for the student profile and young families?
Lachine offers a human-scale living environment with 20,930 households and 2 CEGEPs. LaSalle has 4 CEGEPs, which is about 2 times more (100% more) than Lachine, but Lachine wins for the overall student atmosphere.
What is the situation regarding safety and housing in these boroughs?
The renter rate reaches 60.7% in LaSalle compared to 58.2% in Lachine. Regarding safety, Lachine records 468 incidents compared to 674 in LaSalle, with both sectors offering peaceful residential settings.
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