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LaSalle vs Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

LaSalle

Montréal

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Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Montréal

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Comparing LaSalle and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal means reading 13 public indicators side by side. LaSalle records 74,276 residents on population, against 100,390 residents in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal; on area, LaSalle reaches 25.2 km² while Le Plateau-Mont-Royal sits at 8.1 km²; 2,953 residents per km² on density in LaSalle, 12,348 residents per km² in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal. density: Le Plateau-Mont-Royal ahead by 4.2× more. area: LaSalle ahead by 3.1× more.

Comparison of LaSalle and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal on 13 public indicators
IndicatorLaSalleLe Plateau-Mont-Royal
Population (residents)74 276100 390
Area (square kilometres)25,2 km²8,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 95312 348
Schools (schools (MEQ))2228
Primary schools (primary schools)1617
Secondary schools (secondary schools)44
Public schools (public schools)2121
Private schools (private schools)17
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)419
Bus stops (stops)386341
Renters (of households)60,7 %72 %
Households (households)35 77057 880
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))6721 957

Population

LaSalle

74 276

residents

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

100 390

residents

Area

LaSalle

25.2km²

square kilometres

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

8.1km²

square kilometres

Density

LaSalle

2 953

residents per km²

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

12 348

residents per km²

Schools

LaSalle

22

schools (MEQ)

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

28

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

LaSalle

16

primary schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

17

primary schools

Secondary schools

LaSalle

4

secondary schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

4

secondary schools

Public schools

LaSalle

21

public schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

21

public schools

Private schools

LaSalle

1

private schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

7

private schools

CEGEPs

LaSalle

4

CEGEPs and colleges

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

19

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

LaSalle

386

stops

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

341

stops

Renters

LaSalle

61%

of households

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

72%

of households

Households

LaSalle

35 770

households

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

57 880

households

Safety incidents

LaSalle

672

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

1 957

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

In short

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal stands out for its intense urban lifestyle, featuring a density about 4.2 times higher (or 318% more) than LaSalle, which offers a much more spacious environment. LaSalle balances this concentration with an area about 3.1 times larger (or 209% more) than its rival, totaling 25.2 km² compared to only 8.1 km². This structural contrast guides Le Plateau-Mont-Royal toward a vibrant walkable neighbourhood life, while LaSalle focuses on a quiet daily routine ideal for remote work and young families.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Even split between LaSalle and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal across 4 lifestyles.

For families

Schools, daycares, parks

LaSalle

Slight edge

LaSalle

65

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

54

For remote work

Greenery, quietness, walkability

LaSalle

Clear edge

LaSalle

64

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

43

For neighbourhood life

Heritage, transit, culture

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Dominant edge

LaSalle

49

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

81

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Clear edge

LaSalle

52

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

74

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 LaSalle vs Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Which borough offers the best environment for quiet and remote work?
LaSalle wins with its area of 25.2 km² and its low density of 2,953 inhabitants per km², offering a peaceful setting. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, much denser with 12,348 inhabitants per km², is better suited for those who love urban activity.
How does the school offering compare between LaSalle and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has 28 schools in total compared to 22 for LaSalle, with a clear advantage for private education as Le Plateau has about 7 times more (or 600% more) with 7 private schools compared to only 1 in LaSalle. Both sectors however count the same number of public schools, with 21 institutions each.
Which sector is more reassuring for a young family?
LaSalle is preferred by young families thanks to its quiet profile and safety record, recording 674 safety incidents compared to 1,947 for Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, where there are about 2.9 times more (or 189% more) incidents.
What is the best choice for a student?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal shows a clear advantage for the student profile with its 19 CEGEPs, which is about 4.8 times more (or 375% more) than LaSalle, which has 4.
How is public transit organized?
LaSalle has 386 bus stops to facilitate travel for its 74,276 residents, while Le Plateau-Mont-Royal offers 341 for a population of 100,390 residents.
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