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Top 46 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — New Mexico

1 Anthony 3,223/mi²

2 Albuquerque 3,004/mi²

3 Bernalillo 1,737/mi²

4 Santa Fe 1,689/mi²

5 North Valley 1,651/mi²

6 Clovis 1,615/mi²

7 Roswell 1,609/mi²

8 Las Vegas 1,522/mi²

9 Hobbs 1,510/mi²

10 Portales 1,497/mi²

11 Las Cruces 1,464/mi²

12 Alamogordo 1,440/mi²

13 Farmington 1,345/mi²

14 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 1,319/mi²

15 Española 1,274/mi²

16 South Valley 1,262/mi²

17 Los Alamos 1,213/mi²

18 Sunland Park 1,159/mi²

19 Artesia 1,103/mi²

20 Taos 1,069/mi²

21 Gallup 1,057/mi²

22 Rio Rancho 1,031/mi²

23 Lovington 1,022/mi²

24 Carlsbad 1,005/mi²

25 Silver City 946/mi²

26 Deming 881/mi²

27 Los Lunas 881/mi²

28 El Cerro Mission 868/mi²

29 Corrales 793/mi²

30 White Rock 788/mi²

31 Raton 755/mi²

32 Santa Teresa 675/mi²

33 Shiprock 617/mi²

34 Grants 613/mi²

35 Socorro 591/mi²

36 Tucumcari 546/mi²

37 Zuni Pueblo 486/mi²

38 Ruidoso 477/mi²

39 Bloomfield 398/mi²

40 Belen 390/mi²

41 Aztec 362/mi²

42 Chaparral 282/mi²

43 Eldorado at Santa Fe 277/mi²

44 North Hobbs 235/mi²

45 Truth or Consequences 215/mi²

46 Edgewood 108/mi²

The most densely populated cities in New Mexico pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Anthony leads with 3,223 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. Anthony has 3,223 people per square mile — that's roughly 5 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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