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Saint-Laurent vs Verdun

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Reading across 14 comparable indicators between Saint-Laurent and Verdun. Saint-Laurent records 93,842 residents on population, against 66,158 residents in Verdun; on area, Saint-Laurent reaches 43 km² while Verdun sits at 22.2 km²; 2,184 residents per km² on density in Saint-Laurent, 2,975 residents per km² in Verdun. Saint-Laurent has 93% more area than Verdun, but Verdun catches up in density with 36% more.

Comparison of Saint-Laurent and Verdun on 14 public indicators
IndicatorSaint-LaurentVerdun
Population (residents)93 84266 158
Area (square kilometres)43 km²22,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 1842 975
Schools (schools (MEQ))3015
Primary schools (primary schools)1712
Secondary schools (secondary schools)22
Public schools (public schools)1915
Private schools (private schools)110
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)52
Metro stations (stations)23
Bus stops (stops)792261
Renters (of households)52,2 %62,4 %
Households (households)39 15535 080
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))1 132627

Population

Saint-Laurent

93 842

residents

Verdun

66 158

residents

Area

Saint-Laurent

43km²

square kilometres

Verdun

22.2km²

square kilometres

Density

Saint-Laurent

2 184

residents per km²

Verdun

2 975

residents per km²

Schools

Saint-Laurent

30

schools (MEQ)

Verdun

15

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Saint-Laurent

17

primary schools

Verdun

12

primary schools

Secondary schools

Saint-Laurent

2

secondary schools

Verdun

2

secondary schools

Public schools

Saint-Laurent

19

public schools

Verdun

15

public schools

Private schools

Saint-Laurent

11

private schools

Verdun

0

private schools

CEGEPs

Saint-Laurent

5

CEGEPs and colleges

Verdun

2

CEGEPs and colleges

Metro stations

Saint-Laurent

2

stations

Verdun

3

stations

Bus stops

Saint-Laurent

792

stops

Verdun

261

stops

Renters

Saint-Laurent

52%

of households

Verdun

62%

of households

Households

Saint-Laurent

39 155

households

Verdun

35 080

households

Safety incidents

Saint-Laurent

1 132

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

Verdun

627

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

In short

Saint-Laurent stands out for its vast territory with 93% more area than Verdun, allowing it to offer about 3 times more bus stops (or 203% more) with 792 stops compared to 261. Verdun relies instead on its density of 2,975 people per square kilometer and its 3 metro stations to attract fans of walkable neighborhood life. While the large hub of Saint-Laurent attracts families and students with its 30 schools and 5 CEGEPs, Verdun provides an ideal setting for remote work by the water.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Even split between Saint-Laurent and Verdun across 4 lifestyles.

For families

Schools, daycares, parks

Saint-Laurent

Clear edge

Saint-Laurent

66

Verdun

47

For remote work

Greenery, quietness, walkability

Verdun

Clear edge

Saint-Laurent

35

Verdun

63

For neighbourhood life

Heritage, transit, culture

Verdun

Tight match-up

Saint-Laurent

49

Verdun

52

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Saint-Laurent

Tight match-up

Saint-Laurent

44

Verdun

42

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 Saint-Laurent vs Verdun

Which borough offers the most urban and walkable atmosphere?
Verdun wins with its density of 2,975 people per square kilometer and a renter rate of 62.4%, fostering a dynamic daily neighborhood life. Saint-Laurent offers a more spacious environment with a density of 2,184 people per square kilometer.
Which sector is best suited for the education of children and youth?
Saint-Laurent is ideal for families and students, featuring about 2 times more schools (or 100% more) than Verdun with a total of 30 educational institutions and 5 CEGEPs. Verdun has 15 schools and 2 CEGEPs.
How do the public transit networks compare between the two sectors?
Verdun has 50% more metro stations with 3 stations compared to 2 for its rival. Saint-Laurent compensates with its road network by offering 792 bus stops, which is about 3 times more than Verdun's 261 stops.
Which neighborhood should I choose for daily peace and safety?
Verdun is perfect for quietness and remote work with only 623 safety incidents, while Saint-Laurent records 1,121 (which is 80% more). Living by the river in Verdun reinforces this sense of tranquility.
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