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LaSalle vs Laval

LaSalle

Montréal

LaSalle

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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 LaSalle and Laval means reading 12 public indicators side by side. LaSalle records 74,276 residents on population, against 438,370 residents in Laval; LaSalle shows 25.2 km² on area versus 246.1 km² for Laval; LaSalle holds 2,953 residents per km² on density, 1,781 residents per km² for Laval. area: Laval ahead by 9.8× more. density: LaSalle ahead by 66% more.

Comparison of LaSalle and Laval on 12 public indicators
IndicatorLaSalleLaval
Population (residents)74 276438 370
Area (square kilometres)25,2 km²246,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 9531 781
Households (households)35 770169 785
Bus stops (stops)3862 785
Train stations (commuter rail stations)13
Schools (schools (MEQ))22100
Primary schools (primary schools)1673
Secondary schools (secondary schools)416
Public schools (public schools)2190
Private schools (private schools)110
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)47

In short

With about 10 times more private schools, representing a 900% increase compared to LaSalle, Laval stands out as a major educational and residential hub. This scale is also reflected in its area of 246.1 km², which is about 9.8 times larger (879% more) than the Montreal borough of LaSalle and its 25.2 km². While LaSalle offers a denser, water-adjacent neighborhood life, Laval provides a vast territory 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 LaSalle vs Laval

Which area offers the highest residential density ?
LaSalle has a density of 2,953 residents per km² compared to 1,781 in Laval, creating a more compact and urban environment. The absolute difference is 1,172 residents per km² in favor of LaSalle.
Which option is better for a family with school-aged children ?
Laval offers 100 schools, including 73 primary and 16 secondary schools, while LaSalle has 22 schools (16 primary and 4 secondary). Laval has about 4.6 times more primary schools (356% more) to support family life.
How do the public transit networks compare ?
Laval features 2,785 bus stops and 3 train stations, which is about 7.2 times more bus stops (622% more) than LaSalle with its 386 stops and 1 train station. This large network is designed to cover Laval's extensive territory.
Which destination is more suitable for students ?
Laval holds the advantage for the student profile with 7 CEGEPs, which is 3 more than LaSalle and its 4 CEGEPs. The presence of university campuses and transit hubs makes Laval a very practical choice for students.
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