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Verdun vs Laval

Verdun

Montréal

Verdun

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Laval

Province du Québec

Laval

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Laval leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. 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
Households (households)35 080169 785
Metro stations (stations)33
Bus stops (stops)2612 785
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

In short

Laval stands out first by its immense territory, featuring an area about 11.1 times larger (or 1007% more) than Verdun, with 246.1 km² compared to only 22.2 km². While Verdun focuses on a tight, pedestrian neighborhood life thanks to its high density of 2,975 residents per km², Laval offers a major suburban setting home to 438,370 residents and 169,785 households. This difference in scale is also reflected in services, with the large city of Laval offering a vast educational network of 100 schools compared to 15 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 Verdun vs Laval

How does public transit compare between Verdun and Laval?
Both territories have exactly 3 metro stations each, but Laval features 2,785 bus stops compared to 261 for Verdun, which is about 10.7 times more (967% more) to cover its large territory.
Which sector offers the best choice of schools for families?
Laval offers a much larger network with 100 schools in total compared to 15 in Verdun, including 16 secondary schools (about 8 times more or 700% more than Verdun, which has 2).
Which environment is better suited for a student?
Laval holds the advantage for the student profile thanks to its 7 CEGEPs compared to 2 for Verdun, providing a wider variety of programs and higher education facilities.
What is the difference in atmosphere and residential density?
Verdun offers a very tight urban atmosphere with a density of 2,975 residents per km², while Laval offers a more spacious setting with a density of 1,781 residents per km² spread across its many neighborhoods.
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