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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

Laval

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Comparison

The same numbers,
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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
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
Metro stations (stations)53
Bus stops (stops)4662 785
Train stations (commuter rail stations)13
Households (households)66 380169 785

Population

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

142 222

residents

Laval

438 370

residents

Area

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

16.4km²

square kilometres

Laval

246.1km²

square kilometres

Density

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

8 651

residents per km²

Laval

1 781

residents per km²

Schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

41

schools (MEQ)

Laval

100

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

23

primary schools

Laval

73

primary schools

Secondary schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

10

secondary schools

Laval

16

secondary schools

Public schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

33

public schools

Laval

90

public schools

Private schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

8

private schools

Laval

10

private schools

CEGEPs

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

12

CEGEPs and colleges

Laval

7

CEGEPs and colleges

Metro stations

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

5

stations

Laval

3

stations

Bus stops

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

466

stops

Laval

2 785

stops

Train stations

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

1

commuter rail stations

Laval

3

commuter rail stations

Households

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

66 380

households

Laval

169 785

households

In short

Laval offers an immense territory with an area about 15 times larger (or 1397% more) than Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, creating a radically different living environment. While the city of Laval provides wide-open spaces with a density of only 1,781 people per km², the Montreal borough has a density of 8,651 people per km², which is about 4.9 times more (or 386% more). This difference in scale attracts families seeking space to Laval, while the vibrant neighborhood life appeals to those in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Slight edge

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

77

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 Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension vs Laval

Which area offers the best public transit network?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has 5 metro stations compared to 3 in Laval. However, Laval covers its vast territory of 246.1 km² with 2,785 bus stops, which is about 6 times more (or 498% more) than the Montreal borough's 466 stops.
Which is the better choice for a family with young children?
Laval features a very large school network with 73 primary schools, which is about 3.2 times more (or 217% more) than Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension with its 23 schools. Laval also counts 169,785 households, offering many quiet residential neighborhoods perfect for family life.
Which sector is best suited for students?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has a clear advantage for the student profile with its 12 CEGEPs, compared to 7 in Laval. The high density of the borough also fosters a vibrant cultural and social life accessible without a car.
How do commuting options to downtown compare?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension residents benefit from close proximity to downtown Montreal via the metro. Laval offers 3 train stations to ease suburban commutes, which is about 3 times more (or 200% more) than the single train station in the Montreal borough.
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