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Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles vs Saint-Laurent

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Between Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and Saint-Laurent, 14 public indicators line up. on population, Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles reaches 106,437 residents while Saint-Laurent sits at 93,842 residents. Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles records 51.2 km² on area, against 43 km² in Saint-Laurent. Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles shows 2,081 residents per km² on density versus 2,184 residents per km² for Saint-Laurent.

Comparison of Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and Saint-Laurent on 14 public indicators
IndicatorRivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-TremblesSaint-Laurent
Population (residents)106 43793 842
Area (square kilometres)51,2 km²43 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 0812 184
Schools (schools (MEQ))2730
Primary schools (primary schools)1617
Secondary schools (secondary schools)62
Public schools (public schools)2419
Private schools (private schools)311
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)35
Bus stops (stops)551792
Train stations (commuter rail stations)31
Renters (of households)38 %52,2 %
Households (households)43 77539 155
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))9131 121

Population

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

106 437

residents

Saint-Laurent

93 842

residents

Area

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

51.2km²

square kilometres

Saint-Laurent

43km²

square kilometres

Density

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

2 081

residents per km²

Saint-Laurent

2 184

residents per km²

Schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

27

schools (MEQ)

Saint-Laurent

30

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

16

primary schools

Saint-Laurent

17

primary schools

Secondary schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

6

secondary schools

Saint-Laurent

2

secondary schools

Public schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

24

public schools

Saint-Laurent

19

public schools

Private schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

3

private schools

Saint-Laurent

11

private schools

CEGEPs

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

3

CEGEPs and colleges

Saint-Laurent

5

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

551

stops

Saint-Laurent

792

stops

Train stations

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

3

commuter rail stations

Saint-Laurent

1

commuter rail stations

Renters

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

38%

of households

Saint-Laurent

52%

of households

Households

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

43 775

households

Saint-Laurent

39 155

households

Safety incidents

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

913

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

Saint-Laurent

1 121

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

In short

Choosing between these two areas comes down to a distinct style of accessibility, highlighted by Saint-Laurent having about 3.7 times more private schools (representing 267% more) than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, while the latter stands out with about 3 times more train stations (representing 200% more). Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles offers a vast and quiet territory of 51.2 km² perfect for remote work, whereas Saint-Laurent provides a denser urban environment with 2,184 residents per km² and a highly active transit network supported by 792 bus stops. It is a natural contrast between the peaceful riverside of the east end and the bustling student and family life of the central-west.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Saint-Laurent leads on 2 of 4 lifestyles.

For families

Schools, daycares, parks

Saint-Laurent

Clear edge

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

41

Saint-Laurent

67

For remote work

Greenery, quietness, walkability

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

Slight edge

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

50

Saint-Laurent

37

For neighbourhood life

Heritage, transit, culture

Saint-Laurent

Clear edge

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

25

Saint-Laurent

48

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Saint-Laurent

Tight match-up

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

43

Saint-Laurent

44

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 Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles vs Saint-Laurent

Which borough is best suited for young families?
Saint-Laurent holds the advantage for young families with its 30 total schools and 17 primary schools. Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles is well-suited for older children with about 3 times more secondary schools (representing 200% more) for a total of 6.
Which area is better for quiet living and remote work?
Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles is ideal for quiet and remote work thanks to its lower density of 2,081 residents per km² and vast 51.2 km² area. The borough also records a strong safety record with 913 safety incidents compared to 1,121 in Saint-Laurent.
How do public transit options compare between the two?
Saint-Laurent features a highly developed bus network with 792 bus stops, which is 44% more than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles. Conversely, Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles offers superior rail access with 3 train stations compared to just 1 in Saint-Laurent.
Is it easier to find a rental property in either borough?
Saint-Laurent is more rental-friendly with 52.2% renters, which is 37% more than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles. Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles features a larger proportion of homeowners among its 43,775 households.
What is the better option for a student?
Saint-Laurent stands out for students with its 5 CEGEPs, which is 67% more than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles with 3. Its walkable neighbourhood life and higher density make daily life without a car much easier.