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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Laval

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Montréal

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

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Laval

Province du Québec

Laval

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Comparison

The same numbers,
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Across 12 public indicators, here's how Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Laval stack up. on population, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve reaches 131,483 residents while Laval sits at 438,370 residents. 27.4 km² on area in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, 246.1 km² in Laval. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve pulls ahead with 4,807 residents per km² on density (1,781 residents per km² for Laval). Laval takes the edge on area (9× more), while Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve stands out on density (2.7× more).

Comparison of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Laval on 12 public indicators
IndicatorMercier-Hochelaga-MaisonneuveLaval
Population (residents)131 483438 370
Area (square kilometres)27,4 km²246,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)4 8071 781
Schools (schools (MEQ))32100
Primary schools (primary schools)2173
Secondary schools (secondary schools)816
Public schools (public schools)3090
Private schools (private schools)210
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)87
Metro stations (stations)93
Bus stops (stops)5292 785
Households (households)69 570169 785

Population

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

131 483

residents

Laval

438 370

residents

Area

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

27.4km²

square kilometres

Laval

246.1km²

square kilometres

Density

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

4 807

residents per km²

Laval

1 781

residents per km²

Schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

32

schools (MEQ)

Laval

100

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

21

primary schools

Laval

73

primary schools

Secondary schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

8

secondary schools

Laval

16

secondary schools

Public schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

30

public schools

Laval

90

public schools

Private schools

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

2

private schools

Laval

10

private schools

CEGEPs

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

8

CEGEPs and colleges

Laval

7

CEGEPs and colleges

Metro stations

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

9

stations

Laval

3

stations

Bus stops

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

529

stops

Laval

2 785

stops

Households

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

69 570

households

Laval

169 785

households

In short

Laval offers a massive territory compared to Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, with an area of 246.1 km² compared to just 27.4 km², representing about 9 times more (or 800% more) space. This geographic difference leads to a much higher urban density in the Montreal borough, which has 4,807 residents per km² compared to 1,781 in Laval. While Laval attracts families with its vast spaces and population of 438,370, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve offers a compact, vibrant neighborhood life for its 131,483 residents.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Even split between Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Laval across 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Laval

Tight match-up

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

66

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 Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Laval

What is the difference in atmosphere and density between these two areas?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is a tight urban environment with a density of 4,807 residents per km² (a difference of 3,026 compared to Laval). Laval offers a more spacious living environment with a density of 1,781 residents per km², ideal for those seeking room to breathe.
Which area offers the best school network for children?
Laval has 100 schools in total, which is about 3.1 times more (or 213% more) than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with its 32 schools. Laval stands out with 73 primary schools and 10 private schools, compared to 21 and 2 respectively in the Montreal borough.
How do public transit options compare?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve features 9 metro stations (6 more than Laval) for quick commutes to the city center. Laval compensates with a vast road network and 2,785 bus stops, which is about 5.3 times more (or 426% more) than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
Which option is better for a student profile?
Both destinations offer an equal advantage for students. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve stands out with 8 CEGEPs (1 more than Laval), while Laval features 7 CEGEPs along with numerous higher education facilities.
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