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Lachine vs Laval

Lachine

Montréal

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Laval

Province du Québec

Laval

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Laval leads on 7 of the 7 dimensions compared. Comparing Lachine and Laval means reading 12 public indicators side by side. Lachine holds 41,616 residents on population, 438,370 residents for Laval; Lachine shows 22.5 km² on area versus 246.1 km² for Laval; Lachine records 1,848 residents per km² on density, against 1,781 residents per km² in Laval. area: Laval ahead by 10.9× more.

Comparison of Lachine and Laval on 12 public indicators
IndicatorLachineLaval
Population (residents)41 616438 370
Area (square kilometres)22,5 km²246,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)1 8481 781
Households (households)20 930169 785
Bus stops (stops)2742 785
Train stations (commuter rail stations)23
Schools (schools (MEQ))13100
Primary schools (primary schools)973
Secondary schools (secondary schools)316
Public schools (public schools)1290
Private schools (private schools)110
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)27

In short

The vast scale of Quebec's third-largest city contrasts sharply with the waterfront charm of Lachine, as Laval covers an area of 246.1 km² which is about 10.9 times more (993% more) than its Montreal neighbor at 22.5 km². This difference in scale is reflected in a population of 438,370 residents in Laval compared to 41,616 in Lachine, with Laval having about 10.5 times more (953% more) residents. While Lachine offers a close-knit and slightly denser community feel with 1,848 residents per km², Laval expands as a major regional hub with massive infrastructure.

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 Lachine vs Laval

Which area offers a more compact and community-oriented feel?
Lachine has a slightly higher density of 1,848 residents per km² compared to 1,781 in Laval, promoting a close-knit neighborhood lifestyle. Laval offers larger residential spaces spread across a vast territory.
How does the school offering compare between the two areas?
Laval has 100 schools in total compared to 13 in Lachine, including about 8.1 times more primary schools (73 compared to 9). Laval's network also includes 16 secondary schools and 10 private schools, which is about 10 times more (900% more) than Lachine which has 1.
What is the best option for commuting without a car?
Laval features an extensive network with 2,785 bus stops, which is about 10.2 times more (916% more) than Lachine with 274. Laval also benefits from 3 train stations compared to 2 in Lachine.
Which location is better suited for a student profile?
Laval has the advantage for students with its 7 CEGEPs compared to only 2 in Lachine. This diverse higher education offering is supported by a large pool of 169,785 households making housing options more varied.