Most Dense in Arizona

Top 94 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Arizona

1 Guadalupe 6,616/mi²
2 Youngtown 4,688/mi²
3 Tempe 4,663/mi²
4 Flowing Wells 4,459/mi²
5 Chandler 4,236/mi²
6 Gilbert 3,942/mi²
7 Glendale 3,720/mi²
8 El Mirage 3,618/mi²
9 Mesa 3,578/mi²
10 Phoenix 3,135/mi²
11 New Kingman-Butler 2,873/mi²
12 Anthem 2,856/mi²
13 Casas Adobes 2,669/mi²
14 Sun City 2,636/mi²
15 Sun Lakes 2,617/mi²
16 Sun City West 2,263/mi²
17 Tucson 2,243/mi²
18 Litchfield Park 2,095/mi²
19 Somerton 1,978/mi²
20 Avondale 1,894/mi²
21 Verde Village 1,827/mi²
22 Douglas 1,615/mi²
23 Queen Creek 1,576/mi²
24 Maricopa 1,483/mi²
25 Valencia West 1,453/mi²
26 Drexel Heights 1,437/mi²
27 Arizona City 1,416/mi²
28 San Tan Valley 1,388/mi²
29 Oro Valley 1,355/mi²
30 Surprise 1,353/mi²
31 Scottsdale 1,316/mi²
32 Tolleson 1,262/mi²
33 Lake Havasu City 1,252/mi²
34 Catalina Foothills 1,237/mi²
36 Prescott Valley 1,188/mi²
37 Corona de Tucson 1,177/mi²
38 Fountain Hills 1,172/mi²
39 Flagstaff 1,156/mi²
40 Sahuarita 1,105/mi²
41 Safford 1,101/mi²
42 Peoria 1,100/mi²
43 Green Valley 1,094/mi²
44 San Luis 1,064/mi²
45 Citrus Park 1,038/mi²
46 Tucson Estates 997/mi²
47 Prescott 950/mi²
48 Nogales 949/mi²
49 Fort Mohave 941/mi²
50 Tuba City 926/mi²
51 Kingman 901/mi²
52 Apache Junction 875/mi²
53 Payson 852/mi²
54 Paradise Valley 821/mi²
55 Yuma 813/mi²
56 Thatcher 804/mi²
57 Bullhead City 711/mi²
58 Fortuna Foothills 704/mi²
59 Vail 693/mi²
60 Winslow 680/mi²
61 Goodyear 538/mi²
62 Sedona 535/mi²
63 Casa Grande 506/mi²
64 Catalina 489/mi²
65 Tanque Verde 481/mi²
66 Marana 448/mi²
67 Gold Canyon 436/mi²
68 Tucson Mountains 434/mi²
69 Kayenta 429/mi²
70 Florence 414/mi²
71 Globe 397/mi²
72 Rio Rico 346/mi²
73 New River 327/mi²
74 Sierra Vista 297/mi²
75 Camp Verde 290/mi²
76 Doney Park 287/mi²
77 Avra Valley 284/mi²
78 Wickenburg 277/mi²
79 Saddlebrooke 264/mi²
80 Buckeye 253/mi²
81 Rincon Valley 230/mi²
82 Chino Valley 214/mi²
83 Page 194/mi²
84 Snowflake 188/mi²
85 Coolidge 183/mi²
86 Show Low 182/mi²
87 Eloy 145/mi²
88 Picture Rocks 136/mi²
89 Cave Creek 133/mi²
91 Benson 128/mi²
92 Three Points 108/mi²
93 Williamson 105/mi²
94 Golden Valley 102/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Arizona pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Guadalupe leads with 6,616 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Guadalupe has 6,616 people per square mile - that's roughly 10 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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