Most Dense in Grand Est

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Grand Est

1 Nancy 17,874/mi²
2 Saint-Max 13,962/mi²
3 Mulhouse 12,264/mi²
4 Troyes 12,174/mi²
5 Schiltigheim 11,765/mi²
6 Reims 9,811/mi²
7 Strasbourg 9,721/mi²
8 Jarville-la-Malgrange 9,489/mi²
9 Lingolsheim 9,466/mi²
10 Montigny-lès-Metz 8,385/mi²
11 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy 8,203/mi²
12 Stiring-Wendel 7,882/mi²
13 Longwy 7,611/mi²
14 Metz 7,571/mi²
15 Huningue 6,806/mi²
16 Tinqueux 6,732/mi²
17 Illzach 5,146/mi²
18 Pfastatt 5,106/mi²
19 Jœuf 4,872/mi²
20 Souffelweyersheim 4,735/mi²
21 Maxéville 4,650/mi²
22 Vitry-le-François 4,416/mi²
23 Hagondange 4,376/mi²
24 Tomblaine 4,260/mi²
25 Saint-André-les-Vergers 4,149/mi²
26 Oberhausbergen 4,012/mi²
27 Villerupt 3,993/mi²
28 Essey-lès-Nancy 3,905/mi²
29 Ostwald 3,883/mi²
30 Heillecourt 3,840/mi²
31 Villers-lès-Nancy 3,833/mi²
32 Cormontreuil 3,671/mi²
33 Hœnheim 3,653/mi²
34 Talange 3,601/mi²
35 Terville 3,546/mi²
36 Sainte-Savine 3,524/mi²
37 Riedisheim 3,515/mi²
38 Châlons-en-Champagne 3,501/mi²
39 Eckbolsheim 3,474/mi²
40 Maizières-lès-Metz 3,396/mi²
41 Kingersheim 3,384/mi²
42 Freyming-Merlebach 3,382/mi²
43 Hayange 3,356/mi²
44 Pont-Sainte-Marie 3,330/mi²
45 Uckange 3,266/mi²
46 Forbach 3,253/mi²
47 Illkirch-Graffenstaden 3,249/mi²
48 Yutz 3,227/mi²
49 Saint-Julien-les-Villas 3,207/mi²
50 Bischheim 3,124/mi²
51 La Chapelle-Saint-Luc 3,123/mi²
52 Mondelange 3,114/mi²
53 Seichamps 3,111/mi²
54 Nilvange 3,103/mi²
55 Guebwiller 3,006/mi²
56 Lunéville 2,894/mi²
57 Behren-lès-Forbach 2,881/mi²
58 Homécourt 2,869/mi²
59 Neuves-Maisons 2,702/mi²
60 Amnéville 2,692/mi²
61 Malzéville 2,687/mi²
62 Woippy 2,658/mi²
63 Sedan 2,650/mi²
64 Charleville-Mézières 2,526/mi²
65 Guénange 2,510/mi²
66 Farébersviller 2,506/mi²
67 Laxou 2,402/mi²
68 Épernay 2,399/mi²
69 Petite-Rosselle 2,388/mi²
70 Saint-Nicolas-de-Port 2,314/mi²
71 Molsheim 2,224/mi²
72 Thionville 2,215/mi²
73 Marly 2,213/mi²
74 Fameck 2,119/mi²
75 Wittenheim 2,119/mi²
76 Rombas 2,078/mi²
77 Lutterbach 2,070/mi²
78 Saint-Louis 2,054/mi²
79 Mont-Saint-Martin 2,045/mi²
80 Mundolsheim 2,031/mi²
81 Dombasle-sur-Meurthe 1,995/mi²
82 Mutzig 1,970/mi²
83 Moulins-lès-Metz 1,957/mi²
84 Golbey 1,951/mi²
85 Sarrebourg 1,923/mi²
86 Bischwiller 1,838/mi²
87 Hombourg-Haut 1,793/mi²
88 Sarreguemines 1,758/mi²
89 Ludres 1,726/mi²
90 Brunstatt 1,717/mi²
91 Altkirch 1,545/mi²
92 Romilly-sur-Seine 1,530/mi²
93 Florange 1,466/mi²
94 Algrange 1,452/mi²
95 Pompey 1,451/mi²
96 Colmar 1,450/mi²
97 Bar-le-Duc 1,427/mi²
98 Épinal 1,410/mi²
99 Verdun 1,410/mi²
100 Cernay 1,403/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 17,874 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 17,874 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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