Most Dense in Maryland

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Maryland

1 Langley Park 22,280/mi²

2 Chevy Chase 20,179/mi²

3 Bel Air 15,386/mi²

4 Mount Rainier 12,867/mi²

5 East Riverdale 11,828/mi²

6 Silver Spring 10,422/mi²

7 Chillum 10,403/mi²

8 Bladensburg 9,648/mi²

9 Montgomery Village 8,804/mi²

10 New Carrollton 8,627/mi²

11 Takoma Park 8,384/mi²

12 Hyattsville 7,698/mi²

13 Leisure World 7,693/mi²

14 Glassmanor 7,657/mi²

15 Wheaton 7,561/mi²

16 Baltimore 7,130/mi²

17 Peppermill Village 7,119/mi²

18 Parkville 7,092/mi²

19 District Heights 6,768/mi²

20 Gaithersburg 6,695/mi²

21 Forest Glen 6,650/mi²

22 Flower Hill 6,576/mi²

23 Adelphi 6,327/mi²

24 Hillcrest Heights 6,293/mi²

25 Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) 6,279/mi²

26 Laurel 6,217/mi²

27 Temple Hills 6,199/mi²

28 Landover 6,140/mi²

29 College Park 6,120/mi²

30 Seabrook 6,005/mi²

31 North Kensington 5,987/mi²

32 Glenmont 5,903/mi²

33 Suitland 5,804/mi²

34 Kemp Mill 5,752/mi²

35 Coral Hills 5,750/mi²

36 Aspen Hill 5,652/mi²

37 Annapolis 5,651/mi²

38 North Bethesda 5,574/mi²

39 Reisterstown 5,455/mi²

40 Four Corners 5,332/mi²

41 Germantown 5,315/mi²

42 Glenarden 5,311/mi²

43 White Oak 5,275/mi²

44 Fairland 5,268/mi²

45 Bethesda 5,083/mi²

46 Dundalk 4,999/mi²

47 Rockville 4,953/mi²

48 Baltimore Highlands 4,950/mi²

49 Lochearn 4,936/mi²

50 Riviera Beach 4,794/mi²

51 Cheverly 4,627/mi²

52 Milford Mill 4,596/mi²

53 Riverdale Park 4,559/mi²

54 Crofton 4,520/mi²

55 Cape St. Claire 4,508/mi²

56 Essex 4,392/mi²

57 Ferndale 4,312/mi²

58 Summerfield 4,307/mi²

59 Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) 4,243/mi²

60 Glen Burnie 4,204/mi²

61 Perry Hall 4,165/mi²

62 Overlea 4,116/mi²

63 Carney 4,083/mi²

64 Towson 4,077/mi²

65 Greenbelt 3,938/mi²

66 Lansdowne 3,894/mi²

67 North Laurel 3,889/mi²

68 Calverton 3,869/mi²

69 South Kensington 3,855/mi²

70 Largo 3,841/mi²

71 Silver Hill 3,782/mi²

72 Brooklyn Park 3,753/mi²

73 Owings Mills 3,738/mi²

74 Lake Arbor 3,733/mi²

75 North Potomac 3,680/mi²

76 Randallstown 3,520/mi²

77 Mays Chapel 3,486/mi²

78 South Laurel 3,437/mi²

79 Layhill 3,391/mi²

80 Lanham 3,387/mi²

81 Hagerstown 3,366/mi²

82 Frederick 3,365/mi²

83 Columbia 3,316/mi²

84 Garrison 3,307/mi²

85 Walker Mill 3,209/mi²

86 Arbutus 3,196/mi²

87 Severn 3,165/mi²

88 Lutherville 3,161/mi²

89 Elkridge 3,132/mi²

90 Odenton 3,086/mi²

91 Catonsville 3,060/mi²

92 Rosedale 3,039/mi²

93 Clarksburg 3,034/mi²

94 Marlow Heights 3,027/mi²

95 Savage 3,023/mi²

96 Westminster 2,997/mi²

97 Camp Springs 2,887/mi²

98 Oxon Hill 2,871/mi²

99 Bowie 2,826/mi²

100 Rossville 2,804/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Maryland pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Langley Park leads with 22,280 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. Langley Park has 22,280 people per square mile — that's roughly 35 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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