Le Sud-Ouest vs Laval


Comparison
The same numbers,
side by side.
Across 11 public indicators, here's how Le Sud-Ouest and Laval stack up. on population, Le Sud-Ouest reaches 71,546 residents while Laval sits at 438,370 residents. Le Sud-Ouest records 18.1 km² on area, against 246.1 km² in Laval. Le Sud-Ouest shows 3,962 residents per km² on density versus 1,781 residents per km² for Laval. Laval takes the edge on area (13.6× more), while Le Sud-Ouest stands out on density (2.2× more).
| Indicator | Le Sud-Ouest | Laval |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 71 546 | 438 370 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 18,1 km² | 246,1 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 3 962 | 1 781 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 22 | 100 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 13 | 73 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 9 | 16 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 22 | 90 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 0 | 10 |
| Metro stations (stations) | 7 | 3 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 319 | 2 785 |
| Households (households) | 43 635 | 169 785 |
Population
Le Sud-Ouest
71 546
residents
Laval
438 370
residents
71 546
residents
Population
438 370
residents
Area
Le Sud-Ouest
18.1km²
square kilometres
Laval
246.1km²
square kilometres
18.1km²
square kilometres
Area
246.1km²
square kilometres
Density
Le Sud-Ouest
3 962
residents per km²
Laval
1 781
residents per km²
3 962
residents per km²
Density
1 781
residents per km²
Schools
Le Sud-Ouest
22
schools (MEQ)
Laval
100
schools (MEQ)
22
schools (MEQ)
Schools
100
schools (MEQ)
Primary schools
Le Sud-Ouest
13
primary schools
Laval
73
primary schools
13
primary schools
Primary schools
73
primary schools
Secondary schools
Le Sud-Ouest
9
secondary schools
Laval
16
secondary schools
9
secondary schools
Secondary schools
16
secondary schools
Public schools
Le Sud-Ouest
22
public schools
Laval
90
public schools
22
public schools
Public schools
90
public schools
Private schools
Le Sud-Ouest
0
private schools
Laval
10
private schools
0
private schools
Private schools
10
private schools
Metro stations
Le Sud-Ouest
7
stations
Laval
3
stations
7
stations
Metro stations
3
stations
Bus stops
Le Sud-Ouest
319
stops
Laval
2 785
stops
319
stops
Bus stops
2 785
stops
Households
Le Sud-Ouest
43 635
households
Laval
169 785
households
43 635
households
Households
169 785
households
In short
For which lifestyle?
Four lifestyles, who wins each.
Laval leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.
For students
CEGEPs, universities, housing cost
Laval
Slight edgeLe Sud-Ouest
60
Laval
68
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 Le Sud-Ouest vs Laval
- Which area offers better public transit accessibility?
- Le Sud-Ouest wins for quick commutes with its 7 metro stations concentrated in a small area. Laval offers an extensive network of 2,785 bus stops and 3 metro stations to cover its vast territory.
- How does the school offering compare between these two destinations?
- Laval features a large network of 100 schools, which is about 4.6 times more (or 355% more) than Le Sud-Ouest and its 22 schools. Laval also has 10 private schools while Le Sud-Ouest has none.
- Which environment is better for a less dense family lifestyle?
- Laval offers an airy living environment with a density of 1,781 people per km² and plenty of space for its 169,785 households. Le Sud-Ouest provides a more compact residential experience with a density of 3,962 people per km² for its 43,635 households.
- Which is the better choice for a student?
- Laval stands out with its advantageous student profile and its 16 secondary schools. Le Sud-Ouest also appeals to youth due to its direct proximity to major Montreal universities.
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