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Verdun vs Laval

Verdun

Montréal

Verdun

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Laval

Province du Québec

Laval

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Comparison

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Reading across 12 comparable indicators between Verdun and Laval. 66,158 residents on population in Verdun, 438,370 residents in Laval; Verdun pulls ahead with 22.2 km² on area (246.1 km² for Laval); Verdun holds 2,975 residents per km² on density, 1,781 residents per km² for Laval. On area, Laval counts 11.1× more than Verdun; on density, Verdun leads by 67% more.

Comparison of Verdun and Laval on 12 public indicators
IndicatorVerdunLaval
Population (residents)66 158438 370
Area (square kilometres)22,2 km²246,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 9751 781
Schools (schools (MEQ))15100
Primary schools (primary schools)1273
Secondary schools (secondary schools)216
Public schools (public schools)1590
Private schools (private schools)010
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)27
Metro stations (stations)33
Bus stops (stops)2612 785
Households (households)35 080169 785

Population

Verdun

66 158

residents

Laval

438 370

residents

Area

Verdun

22.2km²

square kilometres

Laval

246.1km²

square kilometres

Density

Verdun

2 975

residents per km²

Laval

1 781

residents per km²

Schools

Verdun

15

schools (MEQ)

Laval

100

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Verdun

12

primary schools

Laval

73

primary schools

Secondary schools

Verdun

2

secondary schools

Laval

16

secondary schools

Public schools

Verdun

15

public schools

Laval

90

public schools

Private schools

Verdun

0

private schools

Laval

10

private schools

CEGEPs

Verdun

2

CEGEPs and colleges

Laval

7

CEGEPs and colleges

Metro stations

Verdun

3

stations

Laval

3

stations

Bus stops

Verdun

261

stops

Laval

2 785

stops

Households

Verdun

35 080

households

Laval

169 785

households

In short

Laval stands out with its vast territory of 246.1 km², which is about 11.1 times more (1007% more) than Verdun's 22.2 km². This difference in scale translates into a massive transit network with 2,785 bus stops in Laval, while the Montreal borough of Verdun relies on a high density of 2,975 residents per km² to energize its riverside neighborhoods. Between the large suburban city and the trendy urban sector, your choice depends on your need for space or proximity.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Laval leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Laval

Clear edge

Verdun

42

Laval

68

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 Verdun vs Laval

Which area offers the most urban and lively atmosphere?
Verdun offers a close-knit neighborhood life thanks to its density of 2,975 residents per km², compared to 1,781 in Laval. It is ideal for doing everything on foot along Wellington Street.
How does the educational offer compare for families?
Laval leads significantly with 100 schools, which is about 6.7 times more (567% more) than the 15 schools in Verdun. Laval also offers 10 private schools while Verdun has none.
Is it easy to commute using public transit in both areas?
Both territories are perfectly tied with 3 metro stations each. For the bus network, Laval has 2,785 stops, which is about 10.7 times more (967% more) than the 261 stops in Verdun.
Which is the best choice for a student profile?
Laval holds an advantage for the student profile thanks to its 7 CEGEPs, compared to the 2 institutions located in Verdun.
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