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Saint-Léonard vs Longueuil

Saint-Léonard

Montréal

Saint-Léonard

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Longueuil

Province du Québec

Longueuil

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Comparison

The same numbers,
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Longueuil leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. 11 public indicators set Saint-Léonard apart from Longueuil. Saint-Léonard pulls ahead with 75,707 residents on population (254,480 residents for Longueuil). 13.5 km² on area in Saint-Léonard, 115.8 km² in Longueuil. on density, Saint-Léonard reaches 5,616 residents per km² while Longueuil sits at 2,198 residents per km². Sharpest gap: Longueuil leads by 8.6× more on area, while Saint-Léonard regains ground by 2.6× more on density.

Comparison of Saint-Léonard and Longueuil on 11 public indicators
IndicatorSaint-LéonardLongueuil
Population (residents)75 707254 480
Area (square kilometres)13,5 km²115,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)5 6162 198
Households (households)31 265113 085
Bus stops (stops)2791 805
Schools (schools (MEQ))1471
Primary schools (primary schools)1253
Secondary schools (secondary schools)210
Public schools (public schools)1465
Private schools (private schools)06
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)417

In short

With an area of 115.8 km², Longueuil is approximately 8.6 times larger (or 759% more) than Saint-Léonard and its 13.5 km². This spatial difference results in a much higher urban density in Saint-Léonard, which has 5,616 residents per km² compared to 2,198 in Longueuil. While the Montreal borough hosts 31,265 households in a compact setting, the South Shore city accommodates 113,085 households across its large territory.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Longueuil 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 Longueuil

Which area offers a more spacious living environment between Saint-Léonard and Longueuil?
Longueuil provides an open environment with a density of 2,198 residents per km². Saint-Léonard presents a more concentrated living space with a density of 5,616 residents per km².
How does the school offer compare for families?
Longueuil has 71 schools, which is approximately 5.1 times more (or 407% more) than Saint-Léonard with 14 schools. For primary education, Longueuil offers 53 schools compared to 12 in Saint-Léonard.
Which option is better for commuting by public transit?
Longueuil has 1,805 bus stops, which is approximately 6.5 times more (or 547% more) than Saint-Léonard and its 279 stops. The South Shore bus network spans a much wider territory to serve its residents.
Which city is more suitable for students?
Longueuil holds the advantage for the student profile with 17 CEGEPs. Saint-Léonard has 4 institutions of this type.
What is the difference in population size between these two municipalities?
Longueuil has a population of 254,480 residents, representing an absolute difference of 178,773 people compared to Saint-Léonard which has 75,707.