Explore Ma Ville

Saint-Léonard vs Les Rivières

Saint-Léonard

Montréal

Saint-Léonard

Read the page
Les Rivières

quebec

Les Rivières

Read the page
vs

Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Les Rivières leads on 5 of the 5 dimensions compared. Across 11 public indicators, here's how Saint-Léonard and Les Rivières stack up. on population, Saint-Léonard reaches 75,707 residents while Les Rivières sits at 74,689 residents. Saint-Léonard records 13.5 km² on area, against 49.2 km² in Les Rivières. Saint-Léonard shows 5,616 residents per km² on density versus 1,519 residents per km² for Les Rivières. Saint-Léonard takes the edge on density (3.7× more), while Les Rivières stands out on area (3.6× more).

Comparison of Saint-Léonard and Les Rivières on 11 public indicators
IndicatorSaint-LéonardLes Rivières
Population (residents)75 70774 689
Area (square kilometres)13,5 km²49,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)5 6161 519
Public trees (maintained public trees)23 44633 449
Bus stops (stops)279758
Schools (schools (MEQ))1416
Primary schools (primary schools)1212
Secondary schools (secondary schools)23
Public schools (public schools)1415
Private schools (private schools)01
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)22

In short

Spatial contrast defines these two sectors, with Les Rivières spanning 49.2 km² compared to just 13.5 km² for Saint-Léonard, representing about 3.7 times more area (or 265% more). This territorial difference directly shapes daily life, as Saint-Léonard features a density of 5,616 residents per km², which is about 3.7 times more (270% more) than the 1,519 residents per km² in Les Rivières. While Saint-Léonard in Montreal focuses on urban proximity, its Quebec City counterpart offers a more open environment with its 33,449 public trees.

Questions

Questions about Saint-Léonard vs Les Rivières

Which sector should I choose for a quiet residential atmosphere?
Although their populations are similar, with 75,707 residents in Saint-Léonard and 74,689 in Les Rivières, the atmosphere is very different. Les Rivières offers a much less dense environment with 1,519 residents per km², ideal if you are looking for space.
How does the school offering compare between the two sectors?
Both territories have exactly 12 primary schools. Les Rivières has 3 secondary schools, which is 50% more than Saint-Léonard with 2, but Saint-Léonard compensates with 4 CEGEPs compared to 2 in Les Rivières.
Which sector is better served by public transit?
Les Rivières has 758 bus stops, which is about 2.7 times more (172% more) than Saint-Léonard with 279.
Where can we find more greenery and trees?
Les Rivières leads in terms of urban canopy with 33,449 public trees, representing 43% more than the 23,446 trees recorded in Saint-Léonard.