Most Dense in Michigan

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Most Dense — Michigan

1 Hamtramck 13,316/mi²

2 Lincoln Park 6,766/mi²

3 Eastpointe 6,590/mi²

4 Harper Woods 5,781/mi²

5 Berkley 5,757/mi²

6 Oak Park 5,703/mi²

7 Hazel Park 5,300/mi²

8 Dearborn Heights 5,290/mi²

9 Grosse Pointe Park 5,251/mi²

10 Grosse Pointe 5,246/mi²

11 Clawson 5,143/mi²

12 Grosse Pointe Woods 4,993/mi²

13 St. Clair Shores 4,990/mi²

14 Ferndale 4,937/mi²

15 Royal Oak 4,909/mi²

16 Center Line 4,827/mi²

17 Roseville 4,801/mi²

18 Wyandotte 4,649/mi²

19 Ypsilanti 4,647/mi²

20 Melvindale 4,617/mi²

21 Garden City 4,592/mi²

22 Detroit 4,589/mi²

23 Birmingham 4,512/mi²

24 Dearborn 4,447/mi²

25 Grand Rapids 4,416/mi²

26 Farmington 4,313/mi²

27 Southgate 4,295/mi²

28 Ann Arbor 4,268/mi²

29 Huntington Woods 4,243/mi²

30 Plymouth 4,178/mi²

31 Westland 4,119/mi²

32 Inkster 4,096/mi²

33 Allen Park 4,018/mi²

34 Warren 4,018/mi²

35 Madison Heights 4,007/mi²

36 East Grand Rapids 3,889/mi²

37 Mount Clemens 3,806/mi²

38 Sterling Heights 3,662/mi²

39 Grosse Pointe Farms 3,647/mi²

40 Port Huron 3,546/mi²

41 Fraser 3,528/mi²

42 Cutlerville 3,391/mi²

43 Eastwood 3,386/mi²

44 East Lansing 3,380/mi²

45 Rochester 3,378/mi²

46 Walled Lake 3,292/mi²

47 Ecorse 3,229/mi²

48 Bay City 3,190/mi²

49 South Lyon 3,162/mi²

50 Westwood 3,147/mi²

51 Pontiac 3,113/mi²

52 Wyoming 3,107/mi²

53 Muskegon Heights 3,104/mi²

54 Northville 2,980/mi²

55 Kalamazoo 2,968/mi²

56 Highland Park 2,962/mi²

57 Jenison 2,958/mi²

58 Utica 2,945/mi²

59 Jackson 2,897/mi²

60 Southfield 2,894/mi²

61 Wayne 2,893/mi²

62 Lansing 2,859/mi²

63 Owosso 2,792/mi²

64 South Monroe 2,786/mi²

65 Mount Pleasant 2,775/mi²

66 Riverview 2,685/mi²

67 Comstock Park 2,656/mi²

68 River Rouge 2,656/mi²

69 Taylor 2,642/mi²

70 Milford 2,640/mi²

71 Livonia 2,635/mi²

72 Muskegon 2,631/mi²

73 New Baltimore 2,622/mi²

74 Beverly Hills 2,614/mi²

75 Troy 2,610/mi²

76 Kentwood 2,587/mi²

77 Saginaw 2,566/mi²

78 Waverly 2,561/mi²

79 Adrian 2,558/mi²

80 Davison 2,554/mi²

81 Trenton 2,520/mi²

82 New Haven 2,506/mi²

83 Farmington Hills 2,504/mi²

84 St. Joseph 2,439/mi²

85 Flint 2,417/mi²

86 Ionia 2,394/mi²

87 Rochester Hills 2,320/mi²

88 Flushing 2,306/mi²

89 Ludington 2,281/mi²

90 Monroe 2,246/mi²

91 Grandville 2,226/mi²

92 Grand Blanc 2,215/mi²

93 Novi 2,190/mi²

94 Brighton 2,158/mi²

95 Holly 2,110/mi²

96 St. Louis 2,099/mi²

97 Saline 2,068/mi²

98 Benton Harbor 2,055/mi²

99 Niles 2,045/mi²

100 Holland 2,024/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Michigan pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Hamtramck leads with 13,316 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. Hamtramck has 13,316 people per square mile — that's roughly 21 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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