Most Dense in Hesse

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Hesse

1 Gallus 25,308/mi²

2 Niederrad 24,146/mi²

3 Frankfurt am Main 6,780/mi²

4 Offenbach 5,483/mi²

5 Kassel 4,717/mi²

6 Selters 4,404/mi²

7 Bad Soden am Taunus 3,930/mi²

8 Dotzheim 3,909/mi²

9 Großauheim 3,719/mi²

10 Dietzenbach 3,707/mi²

11 Bierstadt 3,543/mi²

12 Wiesbaden 3,538/mi²

13 Vellmar 3,331/mi²

14 Eschborn 3,201/mi²

15 Mühlheim am Main 3,167/mi²

16 Kriftel 3,137/mi²

17 Maintal 3,120/mi²

18 Obertshausen 3,112/mi²

19 Liederbach 3,105/mi²

20 Steinbach am Taunus 3,054/mi²

21 Schwalbach am Taunus 3,052/mi²

22 Schierstein 2,924/mi²

23 Bad Vilbel 2,804/mi²

24 Alsbach 2,640/mi²

25 Wixhausen 2,634/mi²

26 Griesheim 2,631/mi²

27 Bischofsheim 2,547/mi²

28 Hattersheim 2,544/mi²

29 Bad Nauheim 2,533/mi²

30 Sonnenberg 2,472/mi²

31 Zwingenberg 2,375/mi²

32 Darmstadt 2,310/mi²

33 Hanau am Main 2,199/mi²

34 Sulzbach 2,128/mi²

35 Neu-Isenburg 2,105/mi²

36 Heusenstamm 2,036/mi²

37 Erzhausen 2,010/mi²

38 Weiterstadt 1,902/mi²

39 Großkrotzenburg 1,826/mi²

40 Wehrda 1,821/mi²

41 Kronberg 1,806/mi²

42 Volkmarsen 1,798/mi²

43 Rüsselsheim am Main 1,788/mi²

44 Kronberg Tal 1,787/mi²

45 Langen 1,772/mi²

46 Erlensee 1,751/mi²

47 Viernheim 1,742/mi²

48 Flörsheim 1,731/mi²

49 Friedrichsdorf 1,703/mi²

50 Dieburg 1,695/mi²

51 Hochheim am Main 1,691/mi²

52 Gießen 1,660/mi²

53 Reinheim 1,660/mi²

54 Bad Homburg vor der Höhe 1,625/mi²

55 Oberursel 1,624/mi²

56 Rodenbach 1,605/mi²

57 Roßdorf 1,599/mi²

58 Pfungstadt 1,554/mi²

59 Mörfelden-Walldorf 1,553/mi²

60 Baunatal 1,543/mi²

61 Rodgau 1,541/mi²

62 Dreieich 1,530/mi²

63 Walluf 1,528/mi²

64 Kelkheim 1,524/mi²

65 Raunheim 1,517/mi²

66 Bruchköbel 1,507/mi²

67 Bensheim 1,493/mi²

68 Hofheim am Taunus 1,492/mi²

69 Fulda 1,490/mi²

70 Heuchelheim 1,445/mi²

71 Marburg an der Lahn 1,442/mi²

72 Kelsterbach 1,435/mi²

73 Limburg an der Lahn 1,342/mi²

74 Ginsheim-Gustavsburg 1,314/mi²

75 Bickenbach 1,283/mi²

76 Seeheim-Jugenheim 1,275/mi²

77 Münster 1,261/mi²

78 Seligenstadt 1,251/mi²

79 Wetzlar 1,209/mi²

80 Bürstadt 1,194/mi²

81 Langenselbold 1,179/mi²

82 Alsbach-Hähnlein 1,179/mi²

83 Heppenheim an der Bergstrasse 1,136/mi²

84 Königstein im Taunus 1,081/mi²

85 Karben 1,066/mi²

86 Büttelborn 1,051/mi²

87 Nidderau 1,033/mi²

88 Nauheim 1,031/mi²

89 Lohfelden 1,019/mi²

90 Groß-Zimmern 1,015/mi²

91 Friedberg 1,004/mi²

92 Elz 994/mi²

93 Neu-Anspach 969/mi²

94 Petersberg 955/mi²

95 Biebesheim 948/mi²

96 Künzell 942/mi²

97 Kaufungen 936/mi²

98 Solms 936/mi²

99 Eppstein 935/mi²

100 Lorsch 917/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Hesse pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Gallus leads with 25,308 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. Gallus has 25,308 people per square mile — that's roughly 40 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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