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Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles vs Laval

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

Montréal

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

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Laval

Province du Québec

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Comparison

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Across 12 public indicators, here's how Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and Laval stack up. on population, Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles reaches 106,437 residents while Laval sits at 438,370 residents. 51.2 km² on area in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, 246.1 km² in Laval. Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles pulls ahead with 2,081 residents per km² on density (1,781 residents per km² for Laval). Laval takes the edge on area (4.8× more).

Comparison of Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and Laval on 12 public indicators
IndicatorRivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-TremblesLaval
Population (residents)106 437438 370
Area (square kilometres)51,2 km²246,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 0811 781
Schools (schools (MEQ))27100
Primary schools (primary schools)1673
Secondary schools (secondary schools)616
Public schools (public schools)2490
Private schools (private schools)310
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)37
Bus stops (stops)5512 785
Train stations (commuter rail stations)33
Households (households)43 775169 785

Population

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

106 437

residents

Laval

438 370

residents

Area

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

51.2km²

square kilometres

Laval

246.1km²

square kilometres

Density

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

2 081

residents per km²

Laval

1 781

residents per km²

Schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

27

schools (MEQ)

Laval

100

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

16

primary schools

Laval

73

primary schools

Secondary schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

6

secondary schools

Laval

16

secondary schools

Public schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

24

public schools

Laval

90

public schools

Private schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

3

private schools

Laval

10

private schools

CEGEPs

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

3

CEGEPs and colleges

Laval

7

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

551

stops

Laval

2 785

stops

Train stations

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

3

commuter rail stations

Laval

3

commuter rail stations

Households

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

43 775

households

Laval

169 785

households

In short

Public transit infrastructure highlights the most significant difference between these two areas, with Laval offering about 5.1 times more bus stops than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, representing 2,785 stops compared to 551. This expansive city of 246.1 km² is home to a population of 438,370 residents, while the Montreal borough covers 51.2 km² with 106,437 inhabitants. Although Laval provides a much larger territory, Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles maintains a higher density with 2,081 residents per km² compared to 1,781 in Laval.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Laval leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Laval

Clear edge

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

43

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 Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles vs Laval

Which area offers a denser, more urban environment?
Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles has a higher density with 2,081 residents per km², compared to 1,781 in Laval. It provides a close-knit Montreal neighborhood feel along the waterfront.
How does the school offering compare for families?
Laval features a highly developed educational network with 100 schools, including 73 primary schools, which is about 4.6 times more primary schools than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and its 16 primary schools. The Montreal borough has 27 schools in total.
Which area is better suited for college students?
Laval stands out for the student profile with its 7 CEGEPs, compared to 3 CEGEPs located in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles.
What is the best option for public transit users?
Both areas are perfectly tied with 3 train stations each. Laval stands out with its massive bus network of 2,785 stops, representing an absolute difference of 2,234 more stops than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles.