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Pierrefonds-Roxboro vs Laval

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Montréal

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

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Laval

Province du Québec

Laval

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Comparison

The same numbers,
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Laval leads on 5 of the 5 dimensions compared. Across 10 public indicators, here's how Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Laval stack up. on population, Pierrefonds-Roxboro reaches 68,410 residents while Laval sits at 438,370 residents. 33.9 km² on area in Pierrefonds-Roxboro, 246.1 km² in Laval. Pierrefonds-Roxboro pulls ahead with 2,017 residents per km² on density (1,781 residents per km² for Laval). Laval takes the edge on area (7.3× more).

Comparison of Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Laval on 10 public indicators
IndicatorPierrefonds-RoxboroLaval
Population (residents)68 410438 370
Area (square kilometres)33,9 km²246,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 0171 781
Households (households)26 080169 785
Bus stops (stops)2972 785
Schools (schools (MEQ))19100
Primary schools (primary schools)1273
Secondary schools (secondary schools)316
Public schools (public schools)1590
Private schools (private schools)410

In short

In terms of public transit, Laval stands out dramatically with its 2,785 bus stops, which is about 9.4 times more (838% more) than Pierrefonds-Roxboro with 297. This difference is explained by the massive scale of Laval, whose area of 246.1 km² exceeds the Montreal borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro (33.9 km²) by 212.2 km². Despite this vastness, Pierrefonds-Roxboro maintains a slightly higher population density with 2,017 people per km² compared to 1,781 for its Laval neighbor.

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 Pierrefonds-Roxboro vs Laval

Which area offers a more intimate atmosphere between Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Laval?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro is a smaller borough of 33.9 km² with 26,080 households, offering a tight-knit residential setting. Laval spans 246.1 km² with 169,785 households, creating a large-city dynamic while maintaining a lower density of 1,781 people per km².
How does the school offering compare for families in these two regions?
Laval features a vast network of 100 schools (including 73 primary and 16 secondary), which is about 6 times more (500% more) public schools than Pierrefonds-Roxboro. The Montreal borough offers a total of 19 schools, including 12 primary, 3 secondary, and 4 private institutions.
Which is the better choice for a student profile?
Laval wins for students due to its major infrastructure, population of 438,370, and transit network of 2,785 bus stops. Pierrefonds-Roxboro, with 68,410 residents and 297 stops, is better suited for a classic residential suburban lifestyle.
What options are available for public and private schools in these sectors?
Laval offers 90 public schools and 10 private schools, providing a wide variety of choices across its territory. Pierrefonds-Roxboro has 15 public schools and 4 private schools to meet the needs of its families.
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