Saint-Laurent vs Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension
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Comparison
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Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension leads on 11 of the 17 dimensions compared. Comparing Saint-Laurent and Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension means reading 32 public indicators side by side. 93,842 residents on population in Saint-Laurent, 142,222 residents in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension; on area, Saint-Laurent reaches 43 km² while Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension sits at 16.4 km²; Saint-Laurent records 2,184 residents per km² on density, against 8,651 residents per km² in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. density: Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension ahead by 4× more. area: Saint-Laurent ahead by 2.6× more.
| Indicator | Saint-Laurent | Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 93 842 | 142 222 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 43 km² | 16,4 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 2 184 | 8 651 |
| Median housing costs ($/month (rent or mortgage)) | 1 050 | 840 |
| Housing cost burden (of households (> 30% of income)) | 23,5 % | 22,6 % |
| Single-family homes (of residential housing stock) | 25,3 % | 5,5 % |
| Homes needing major repairs (of residential housing stock) | 8 % | 9,9 % |
| Median year built ((median)) | 1 989 | 1 954 |
| Homeowners (of households) | 47,8 % | 27,6 % |
| Renters (of households) | 52,2 % | 72,4 % |
| Households (households) | 39 155 | 66 380 |
| Households below poverty line (of the population (MBM)) | 9,8 % | 14 % |
| Libraries (public libraries) | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools (public pools) | 18 | 10 |
| Arenas (arenas) | 1 | 2 |
| Community centres (community centres) | 8 | 8 |
| Heritage buildings (heritage-listed buildings) | 8 | 4 |
| Tree canopy cover (of territory covered) | 13 % | 17,7 % |
| Public trees (maintained public trees) | 32 | 27 335 |
| Metro stations (stations) | 2 | 5 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 792 | 466 |
| Train stations (commuter rail stations) | 1 | 1 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 30 | 41 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 17 | 23 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 2 | 10 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 19 | 33 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 11 | 8 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 4 | 13 |
| Water play features (installations) | 11 | 8 |
| Wading pools (wading pools) | 9 | 7 |
| Households with children (households (children under 18)) | 12 510 | 15 210 |
| Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window)) | 1 113 | 1 701 |
In short
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension stands out dramatically with about 854.2 times more public trees (or 85,322% more) than Saint-Laurent, counting 27,335 public trees compared to only 32. This difference is accompanied by an urban density about 4 times higher (or 296% more) in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. In contrast, Saint-Laurent spans an area about 2.6 times larger (or 161% more) of 43 km² compared to 16.4 km², where the proportion of single-family homes is about 4.6 times higher (or 360% more).
For which lifestyle?
Four ways to live here.
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension leads on 2 of 4 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 Saint-Laurent vs Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension
- Which sector offers better access to public transit?
- Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension holds a clear advantage with its 5 metro stations, which is about 2.5 times more (or 150% more) than the 2 stations in Saint-Laurent. Saint-Laurent compensates with a dense bus network featuring 792 stops compared to 466 for its rival.
- Which borough is better suited for children's schooling?
- Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension offers a rich public education system with 33 public schools and 10 secondary schools, which is about 5 times more (or 400% more) secondary schools than Saint-Laurent. Saint-Laurent stands out with 11 private schools compared to 8 in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension.
- How do I choose between these two areas for quietness and remote work?
- Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension is the preferred choice for quietness, remote work, and walkable neighborhood life, benefiting from a 17.7% tree canopy cover compared to 13% in Saint-Laurent. Saint-Laurent offers a peaceful suburban feel with 25.3% of single-family homes.
- Which area provides the best recreational facilities for families?
- Saint-Laurent is highly attractive for young families with its 18 swimming pools and 11 water play features, surpassing the 10 pools and 8 water play features in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. Both boroughs are perfectly tied with 2 libraries and 8 community centers each.
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