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LaSalle vs Pierrefonds-Roxboro

LaSalle

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Comparison

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LaSalle leads on 8 of the 15 dimensions compared. Comparing LaSalle and Pierrefonds-Roxboro means reading 27 public indicators side by side. 74,276 residents on population in LaSalle, 68,410 residents in Pierrefonds-Roxboro; on area, LaSalle reaches 25.2 km² while Pierrefonds-Roxboro sits at 33.9 km²; LaSalle records 2,953 residents per km² on density, against 2,017 residents per km² in Pierrefonds-Roxboro. On density, LaSalle counts 46% more than Pierrefonds-Roxboro; on area, Pierrefonds-Roxboro leads by 35% more.

Comparison of LaSalle and Pierrefonds-Roxboro on 27 public indicators
IndicatorLaSallePierrefonds-Roxboro
Population (residents)74 27668 410
Area (square kilometres)25,2 km²33,9 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 9532 017
Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage))9101 030
Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income))22,9 %17,3 %
Single-family homes (of residential housing stock)11,2 %62,4 %
Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock)7,4 %6,5 %
Median year built ((median))1 9741 979
Homeowners (of households)39,2 %67,9 %
Renters (of households)60,7 %32,1 %
Households (households)35 77026 080
Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM))10,4 %6,2 %
Libraries (public libraries)12
Swimming pools (public pools)126
Arenas (arenas)21
Community centres (community centres)220
Heritage buildings (heritage-listed buildings)44
Tree canopy cover (of territory covered)17,3 %40,4 %
Public trees (maintained public trees)3716 977
Bus stops (stops)386297
Schools (schools (MEQ))2319
Primary schools (primary schools)1712
Secondary schools (secondary schools)43
Public schools (public schools)2215
Private schools (private schools)14
Households with children (households (children under 18))8 8008 190
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))663477

In short

The most striking difference between these two areas lies in their natural environment, as Pierrefonds-Roxboro has about 458.8 times more public trees (or 45,784% more) than LaSalle, boasting 16,977 trees compared to just 37. While Pierrefonds-Roxboro offers a green and quiet setting ideal for remote work with its 40.4% tree canopy cover, LaSalle stands out with a denser urban lifestyle of 2,953 people per km² that supports a walkable neighbourhood life. LaSalle also attracts young families with its 22 schools and 12 swimming pools, compared to the 19 schools and 6 pools of its West Island neighbour.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

LaSalle leads on 3 of 4 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 LaSalle vs Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Which area is best for a quiet lifestyle and remote work?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro is ideal with its low density of 2,017 people per km² and its 40.4% tree canopy cover, which is about 2.3 times more (or 134% more) than LaSalle's 17.3%. This area also features about 5.6 times more single-family homes (or 457% more) with a rate of 62.4% compared to 11.2% in LaSalle.
How does the school offer compare between LaSalle and Pierrefonds-Roxboro?
LaSalle offers a larger network with 22 schools, including 16 primary schools and 4 secondary schools, compared to a total of 19 schools in Pierrefonds-Roxboro. However, Pierrefonds-Roxboro has about 4 times more private schools (or 300% more) with 4 institutions compared to only 1 in LaSalle.
Which borough is better suited for a young family?
LaSalle is advantageous for young families with its 8,800 households with children and sports facilities including 12 swimming pools and 2 arenas. Pierrefonds-Roxboro, home to 8,190 households with children, stands out with its 20 community centres, which is about 10 times more (or 900% more) than LaSalle's 2.
What is the best choice for a walkable lifestyle without a car?
LaSalle is preferred for a walkable life thanks to its 386 bus stops, compared to 297 stops in Pierrefonds-Roxboro. Its higher population density of 2,953 people per km² facilitates quick access to local shops.
What is the real estate and financial profile of each area?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro has 67.9% homeowners with median housing costs of 1,030, while LaSalle is home to 60.7% renters with a median cost of 910. Housing cost burden affects 22.9% of households in LaSalle compared to 17.3% in Pierrefonds-Roxboro.