Median Income
$85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value
$400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
16.2%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$910
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.6%
139% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.7%
30% lower than US avg
How Laval Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population438,366
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density4,613/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 67%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$48,520
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty8.7%
Commute30 min
Housing
A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$910
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units169,785
Rent Burden17.3%
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
AQIN/A
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation121 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+22.1%
Graduate+5.9%
Is Laval a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Laval receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Laval offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Laval is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Laval is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Laval experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches, including 68.6 inches of snow.
Laval has a population of 438,366 with a density of 4,613 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (67.3%), with 3.5% Hispanic, 8.9% Black, 6.4% Asian.
Population
438,366
Total Population
2021 Census
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 7.8% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Spanish | 52.4% |
| 291% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 39.8% |
The median household income in Laval is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $48,520 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.6% |
| 139% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| 30% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.7% |
| Public Transit | 11.3% |
| Work from Home | 29.6% |
The median home value in Laval is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $910 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 66.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.4% |
| Housing Units | 169,785 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Laval vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Laval vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Laval has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.2 inches.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 68.6 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 95.0 sq mi (246.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5700°N, 73.6920°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |