Most Dense in New York

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Most Dense — New York

1 Kaser 32,753/mi²

2 New York 28,344/mi²

3 New Square 26,249/mi²

4 Kiryas Joel 25,049/mi²

5 Great Neck Plaza 24,203/mi²

6 Mount Vernon 16,521/mi²

7 Spring Valley 16,415/mi²

8 Hempstead 15,872/mi²

9 Long Beach 15,649/mi²

10 Manorhaven 14,753/mi²

11 Port Chester 13,374/mi²

12 Monsey 12,134/mi²

13 New Hyde Park 12,009/mi²

14 Williston Park 11,917/mi²

15 Yonkers 11,634/mi²

16 Valley Stream 11,574/mi²

17 Mineola 11,396/mi²

18 Floral Park 11,285/mi²

19 Roosevelt 11,094/mi²

20 Cedarhurst 10,744/mi²

21 Elmont 10,685/mi²

22 Franklin Square 10,611/mi²

23 Kenmore 10,484/mi²

24 Lynbrook 10,075/mi²

25 East Rockaway 9,867/mi²

26 Nyack 9,700/mi²

27 New Cassel 9,674/mi²

28 North Valley Stream 9,495/mi²

29 Freeport 9,112/mi²

30 Binghamton University 8,873/mi²

31 Pelham 8,838/mi²

32 Hewlett 8,635/mi²

33 North Amityville 8,629/mi²

34 Ossining 8,511/mi²

35 Great Neck 8,385/mi²

36 Garden City Park 8,259/mi²

37 Baldwin 8,174/mi²

38 Malverne 8,015/mi²

39 North Bellmore 7,930/mi²

40 Rockville Centre 7,929/mi²

41 New Rochelle 7,929/mi²

42 West Hempstead 7,805/mi²

43 Massapequa Park 7,756/mi²

44 Farmingdale 7,752/mi²

45 Watervliet 7,675/mi²

46 Salisbury 7,650/mi²

47 Levittown 7,571/mi²

48 Copiague 7,551/mi²

49 Newburgh 7,519/mi²

50 Inwood 7,478/mi²

51 North Merrick 7,293/mi²

52 Lindenhurst 7,228/mi²

53 North New Hyde Park 7,213/mi²

54 South Valley Stream 7,100/mi²

55 Woodmere 7,053/mi²

56 West Haverstraw 7,015/mi²

57 Hillcrest 6,862/mi²

58 Buffalo 6,845/mi²

59 South Farmingdale 6,828/mi²

60 Westbury 6,747/mi²

61 Bronxville 6,741/mi²

62 Bellmore 6,632/mi²

63 Oceanside 6,472/mi²

64 Hicksville 6,461/mi²

65 North Bay Shore 6,407/mi²

66 Plainedge 6,379/mi²

67 Schenectady 6,339/mi²

68 Eastchester 6,218/mi²

69 Haverstraw 6,198/mi²

70 Mamaroneck 6,181/mi²

71 Poughkeepsie 6,170/mi²

72 North Wantagh 6,166/mi²

73 White Plains 6,141/mi²

74 Massapequa 6,130/mi²

75 Mechanicville 6,123/mi²

76 Seaford 6,086/mi²

77 Huntington Station 6,074/mi²

78 North Massapequa 6,032/mi²

79 East Massapequa 5,959/mi²

80 Larchmont 5,947/mi²

81 Ithaca 5,898/mi²

82 Uniondale 5,891/mi²

83 Peekskill 5,872/mi²

84 Rochester 5,865/mi²

85 Merrick 5,849/mi²

86 Syracuse 5,834/mi²

87 Lakeview 5,794/mi²

88 North Lindenhurst 5,779/mi²

89 Middletown 5,692/mi²

90 East Meadow 5,683/mi²

91 Oyster Bay 5,565/mi²

92 Stony Brook University 5,538/mi²

93 North Babylon 5,518/mi²

94 Bay Shore 5,506/mi²

95 Patchogue 5,473/mi²

96 Suffern 5,426/mi²

97 Eggertsville 5,390/mi²

98 Mount Ivy 5,383/mi²

99 Carle Place 5,306/mi²

100 Central Islip 5,272/mi²

The most densely populated cities in New York pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Kaser leads with 32,753 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. Kaser has 32,753 people per square mile — that's roughly 51 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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