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Ville-Marie vs Laval

Ville-Marie

Montréal

Ville-Marie

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Laval

Province du Québec

Laval

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Comparison

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Laval leads on 6 of the 8 dimensions compared. 13 public indicators set Ville-Marie apart from Laval. Ville-Marie shows 84,013 residents on population versus 438,370 residents for Laval. Ville-Marie records 21.5 km² on area, against 246.1 km² in Laval. on density, Ville-Marie reaches 3,917 residents per km² while Laval sits at 1,781 residents per km². Sharpest gap: Laval leads by 11.5× more on area, while Ville-Marie regains ground by 2.2× more on density.

Comparison of Ville-Marie and Laval on 13 public indicators
IndicatorVille-MarieLaval
Population (residents)84 013438 370
Area (square kilometres)21,5 km²246,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 9171 781
Households (households)61 425169 785
Metro stations (stations)163
Bus stops (stops)4232 785
Train stations (commuter rail stations)23
Schools (schools (MEQ))21100
Primary schools (primary schools)573
Secondary schools (secondary schools)116
Public schools (public schools)890
Private schools (private schools)1310
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)337

In short

With approximately 16 times more secondary schools (or 1500% more) than Ville-Marie, Laval stands out as a vast territory for families, spanning 246.1 km² compared to just 21.5 km² for Montreal's core. This difference in scale is reflected in a density of 3,917 people per km² in Ville-Marie, while the spacious suburb of Laval offers a density of 1,781 people per km². For students, Laval also emerges as the most advantageous lifestyle profile in this comparison, despite the concentration of CEGEPs downtown.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Even split between Ville-Marie and Laval across 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 Ville-Marie vs Laval

How do the public transit networks compare between Ville-Marie and Laval?
Ville-Marie features 16 metro stations compared to only 3 in Laval, which is approximately 5.3 times more (or 433% more) stations for the Montreal borough. However, Laval covers its vast territory with a network of 2,785 bus stops, compared to 423 in Ville-Marie.
Which area offers better access to primary and public schools?
Laval leads significantly with 73 primary schools and 90 public schools, representing approximately 11.3 times more (or 1025% more) public schools than Ville-Marie. The downtown borough stands out for private options with 13 private schools compared to 10 in Laval.
Which destination is the best choice for a student profile?
Laval offers the most advantageous student profile in this comparison. Ville-Marie still hosts an impressive 33 CEGEPs, while Laval has 7.
Where should I move to get more living space?
Laval provides a less crowded environment with a density of 1,781 people per km² for its 169,785 households. Ville-Marie has a density of 3,917 people per km² for 61,425 households, making it ideal for those who love intense urban action.
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