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Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension vs Laval

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Montréal

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

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Laval

Province du Québec

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Comparison

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Laval leads on 6 of the 8 dimensions compared. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension and Laval share 13 comparable indicators. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension holds 142,222 residents on population, 438,370 residents for Laval; Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension pulls ahead with 16.4 km² on area (246.1 km² for Laval); 8,651 residents per km² on density in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, 1,781 residents per km² in Laval. Laval has 15× more area than Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, but Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension catches up in density with 4.9× more.

Comparison of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension and Laval on 13 public indicators
IndicatorVilleray-Saint-Michel-Parc-ExtensionLaval
Population (residents)142 222438 370
Area (square kilometres)16,4 km²246,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)8 6511 781
Households (households)66 380169 785
Metro stations (stations)53
Bus stops (stops)4662 785
Train stations (commuter rail stations)13
Schools (schools (MEQ))41100
Primary schools (primary schools)2373
Secondary schools (secondary schools)1016
Public schools (public schools)3390
Private schools (private schools)810
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)127

In short

With an area of 246.1 km², Laval has about 15 times more (or 1397% more) space than the Montreal borough of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, which covers only 16.4 km². This spatial difference results in a much higher urban density in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, which has 8,651 residents per km² compared to 1,781 for Laval. While the Montreal borough attracts with its compact neighborhood life and 12 CEGEPs, the large city of Laval offers a vast suburban setting home to 438,370 residents and numerous school facilities.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension 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 Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension vs Laval

Which area offers the most urban and dynamic living environment?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension wins on density with 8,651 residents per km², which is about 4.9 times more (or 386% more) than Laval with 1,781 residents per km². This Montreal borough promotes walking and close-knit neighborhood life.
Which option is better suited for children's schooling?
Laval has a highly developed school infrastructure with 100 schools in total, including 73 primary schools, which is about 3.2 times more (or 217% more) primary schools than Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension which has 23. The Montreal borough offers 41 schools in total, but stands out at the higher level with 12 CEGEPs compared to 7 in Laval.
How do the public transit networks compare?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension offers quick access to the metro with 5 stations compared to 3 for Laval. Laval compensates for this centralization with an immense surface network of 2,785 bus stops, which is about 6 times more (or 498% more) than the Montreal borough which has 466.
Which choice is preferable for a student profile?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension holds a clear advantage for the student profile due to its high concentration of 12 CEGEPs, compared to 7 in Laval. Its vibrant cultural life and proximity to major Montreal universities reinforce this appeal.