Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles vs Laval
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Comparison
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Laval leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. 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).
| Indicator | Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles | Laval |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 106 437 | 438 370 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 51,2 km² | 246,1 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 2 081 | 1 781 |
| Households (households) | 43 775 | 169 785 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 551 | 2 785 |
| Train stations (commuter rail stations) | 3 | 3 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 27 | 100 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 16 | 73 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 6 | 16 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 24 | 90 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 3 | 10 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 3 | 7 |
In short
Laval stands out first with its local transit network, offering approximately 5.1 times more (or 405% more) bus stops than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, with 2,785 stops compared to 551. This difference is linked to the vastness of Laval, whose area of 246.1 km² exceeds the Montreal borough by 195 km². Although Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles is more densely populated with 2,081 residents per square kilometer compared to 1,781 for Laval, the latter offers a much larger pool of schools and services for its 438,370 residents.
For which lifestyle?
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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 Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles vs Laval
- Which of these two areas offers a denser living environment?
- Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles has the higher density with 2,081 residents per square kilometer, compared to 1,781 for Laval. The Montreal borough concentrates its 106,437 residents on a smaller territory, while Laval spreads its 438,370 inhabitants over a larger area.
- How does the school offering compare for families?
- Laval has a much larger school network with 100 total schools compared to 27 for the Montreal borough, including approximately 4.6 times more (or 356% more) primary schools (73 compared to 16). For the public system, Laval has 90 public schools, which represents approximately 3.8 times more (or 275% more) institutions than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, which has 24.
- Which area should I choose for public transit commuting?
- Both territories are tied for rail access with 3 train stations each, facilitating commutes to the city center. Laval, however, has a much more developed bus network with its 2,785 stops, compared to the 551 stops in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles.
- Which territory is better suited for a student profile?
- Laval holds the advantage for the student profile thanks to its 7 CEGEPs compared to 3 for the Montreal borough, offering a more diversified higher education path. The city of Laval also counts 10 private schools and 16 secondary schools, compared to 3 private schools and 6 secondary schools in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles.
- What is the difference in residential volume between these two areas?
- Laval has approximately 3.9 times more (or 288% more) households than the eastern Montreal borough, with a total of 169,785 households compared to 43,775. This absolute difference of 126,010 households reflects the scale of the residential structure of Quebec's third largest city.
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