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Saint-Léonard vs Laval

Saint-Léonard

Montréal

Saint-Léonard

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Laval

Province du Québec

Laval

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Comparison

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Laval leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. Between Saint-Léonard and Laval, 11 public indicators line up. Saint-Léonard shows 75,707 residents on population versus 438,370 residents for Laval. Saint-Léonard holds 13.5 km² on area, 246.1 km² for Laval. Saint-Léonard pulls ahead with 5,616 residents per km² on density (1,781 residents per km² for Laval). The difference shows mostly on area, where Laval leads by 18.3× more, and on density, where Saint-Léonard regains 3.2× more.

Comparison of Saint-Léonard and Laval on 11 public indicators
IndicatorSaint-LéonardLaval
Population (residents)75 707438 370
Area (square kilometres)13,5 km²246,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)5 6161 781
Households (households)31 265169 785
Bus stops (stops)2792 785
Schools (schools (MEQ))14100
Primary schools (primary schools)1273
Secondary schools (secondary schools)216
Public schools (public schools)1490
Private schools (private schools)010
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)47

In short

Laval stands out first by its immense territory, its area of 246.1 km² being about 18.3 times larger (or 1726% more) than that of Saint-Léonard, which spans only 13.5 km². This scale difference shapes two contrasting living environments, where the dense urban dynamism of the Montreal borough of 75,707 residents contrasts with the expanse of the large city of Laval and its 438,370 residents. While Saint-Léonard concentrates its neighborhood life, Laval deploys a vast transit network with 2,785 bus stops compared to 279 for the Montreal borough.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

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 Saint-Léonard vs Laval

Which area offers the most urban and concentrated atmosphere?
Saint-Léonard has a density of 5,616 residents per km², which is significantly higher than Laval's 1,781 residents per km². It is an ideal choice for those seeking a compact and walkable neighborhood life.
How does the school offering compare between these two areas?
Laval has 100 schools, which is about 7.1 times more (or 614% more) than Saint-Léonard which has 14. The city of Laval offers 73 primary schools and 16 secondary schools, while the Montreal borough has 12 primary schools and 2 secondary schools.
Which is the better choice for a student profile?
Laval holds the advantage for students with its 7 CEGEPs compared to 4 in Saint-Léonard, offering a wider choice of programs. The presence of university campuses and transit infrastructure in Laval reinforces this appeal.
Is it easy to get around by public transit in these areas?
Laval has a very extensive network with 2,785 bus stops, representing about 10 times more (or 898% more) stops than Saint-Léonard's 279. The high density of Saint-Léonard allows for quick on-foot access to local routes.
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