Most Dense in Grand Est

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Grand Est

1 Nancy 18,113/mi²

2 Saint-Max 15,666/mi²

3 Mulhouse 13,018/mi²

4 Troyes 11,919/mi²

5 Schiltigheim 10,945/mi²

6 Reims 10,854/mi²

7 Montigny-lès-Metz 10,181/mi²

8 Jarville-la-Malgrange 9,489/mi²

9 Stiring-Wendel 9,414/mi²

10 Strasbourg 9,095/mi²

11 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy 8,708/mi²

12 Lingolsheim 7,856/mi²

13 Metz 7,654/mi²

14 Longwy 7,134/mi²

15 Vitry-le-François 6,928/mi²

16 Tinqueux 6,373/mi²

17 Huningue 5,796/mi²

18 Illzach 5,330/mi²

19 Jœuf 4,872/mi²

20 Behren-lès-Forbach 4,778/mi²

21 Heillecourt 4,487/mi²

22 Hagondange 4,264/mi²

23 Maxéville 4,252/mi²

24 Saint-André-les-Vergers 4,149/mi²

25 Villers-lès-Nancy 4,140/mi²

26 Pfastatt 4,136/mi²

27 Ostwald 3,883/mi²

28 Villerupt 3,859/mi²

29 Sainte-Savine 3,826/mi²

30 Hœnheim 3,653/mi²

31 Souffelweyersheim 3,646/mi²

32 Essey-lès-Nancy 3,644/mi²

33 Cormontreuil 3,640/mi²

34 La Chapelle-Saint-Luc 3,611/mi²

35 Talange 3,601/mi²

36 Tomblaine 3,600/mi²

37 Terville 3,546/mi²

38 Riedisheim 3,515/mi²

39 Châlons-en-Champagne 3,501/mi²

40 Uckange 3,435/mi²

41 Lunéville 3,420/mi²

42 Forbach 3,390/mi²

43 Kingersheim 3,384/mi²

44 Freyming-Merlebach 3,382/mi²

45 Seichamps 3,366/mi²

46 Guebwiller 3,355/mi²

47 Pont-Sainte-Marie 3,330/mi²

48 Hayange 3,291/mi²

49 Sedan 3,278/mi²

50 Saint-Julien-les-Villas 3,207/mi²

51 Illkirch-Graffenstaden 3,177/mi²

52 Bischheim 3,124/mi²

53 Mondelange 3,114/mi²

54 Nilvange 3,103/mi²

55 Eckbolsheim 3,035/mi²

56 Yutz 2,905/mi²

57 Maizières-lès-Metz 2,887/mi²

58 Homécourt 2,869/mi²

59 Malzéville 2,782/mi²

60 Neuves-Maisons 2,702/mi²

61 Laxou 2,654/mi²

62 Charleville-Mézières 2,526/mi²

63 Amnéville 2,515/mi²

64 Farébersviller 2,506/mi²

65 Woippy 2,437/mi²

66 Rombas 2,426/mi²

67 Saint-Nicolas-de-Port 2,407/mi²

68 Épernay 2,399/mi²

69 Petite-Rosselle 2,388/mi²

70 Molsheim 2,375/mi²

71 Sarrebourg 2,319/mi²

72 Guénange 2,301/mi²

73 Thionville 2,301/mi²

74 Marly 2,213/mi²

75 Wittenheim 2,145/mi²

76 Sarreguemines 2,133/mi²

77 Mundolsheim 2,127/mi²

78 Fameck 2,119/mi²

79 Saint-Louis 2,054/mi²

80 Mutzig 2,048/mi²

81 Mont-Saint-Martin 2,045/mi²

82 Dombasle-sur-Meurthe 1,995/mi²

83 Golbey 1,951/mi²

84 Lutterbach 1,867/mi²

85 Bischwiller 1,848/mi²

86 Verdun 1,820/mi²

87 Hombourg-Haut 1,793/mi²

88 Reichstett 1,747/mi²

89 Saint-Dizier 1,734/mi²

90 Épinal 1,728/mi²

91 Ludres 1,726/mi²

92 Moyeuvre-Grande 1,714/mi²

93 Brunstatt 1,559/mi²

94 Altkirch 1,512/mi²

95 Toul 1,497/mi²

96 Mirecourt 1,495/mi²

97 Romilly-sur-Seine 1,489/mi²

98 Florange 1,466/mi²

99 Algrange 1,452/mi²

100 Pompey 1,451/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Grand Est pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Nancy leads with 18,113 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. Nancy has 18,113 people per square mile — that's roughly 28 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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