Quebec, Canada
Your guide to living in Laval: demographics, cost of living, quality of life, and education.
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White
69.7%
Arab
10%
Black
7.2%
Latin American
3.5%
Laval has substantial Greek, Armenian, Italian, Lebanese, and Haitian communities. French is dominant but multilingual neighbourhoods are common.
Downtown rent
$1,400/mo
Suburban rent
$1,300/mo
Groceries
$350/mo
Recommended monthly budget
$2,700/mo
Laval is among the more affordable Greater Montreal options, particularly attractive to families seeking single-family homes. It is connected to central Montreal via three Metro Orange Line stations.
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Laval is served by the Centre de services scolaire de Laval and the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board (English). Université de Montréal operates a Laval campus, and Collège Montmorency is a major CEGEP.
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Laval is Quebec's third-largest city and Montreal's primary suburban municipality, occupying an island just north of Montreal. It offers a French-first environment with more space and affordability than central Montreal, and is a significant biotechnology and life-sciences hub.
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Winter average temperature
-9°C
Summer average temperature
26°C
Laval is quieter and more family-oriented than downtown Montreal. The Metro extension to Laval completed in 2007 dramatically improved transit access. Healthcare is served by Cité de la Santé de Laval.
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