Most Dense in Ohio

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Most Dense — Ohio

1 Lakewood 9,067/mi²

2 Cheviot 7,397/mi²

3 University Heights 7,381/mi²

4 Grandview Heights 6,380/mi²

5 Deer Park 6,329/mi²

6 Norwood 6,058/mi²

7 Willowick 5,583/mi²

8 Northbrook 5,565/mi²

9 Cleveland Heights 5,538/mi²

10 Bexley 5,506/mi²

11 North College Hill 5,255/mi²

12 Parma Heights 4,909/mi²

13 Lincoln Village 4,901/mi²

14 Mayfield Heights 4,816/mi²

15 Cleveland 4,728/mi²

16 Blacklick Estates 4,692/mi²

17 South Euclid 4,636/mi²

18 Mount Healthy 4,621/mi²

19 Shaker Heights 4,611/mi²

20 Euclid 4,596/mi²

21 Rocky River 4,543/mi²

22 Maple Heights 4,516/mi²

23 East Cleveland 4,437/mi²

24 Mentor-on-the-Lake 4,421/mi²

25 Oakwood 4,309/mi²

26 Columbus 4,092/mi²

27 Garfield Heights 4,062/mi²

28 Parma 4,003/mi²

29 Cincinnati 3,974/mi²

30 Landen 3,961/mi²

31 Whitehall 3,776/mi²

32 Upper Arlington 3,706/mi²

33 Fairview Park 3,635/mi²

34 Reading 3,630/mi²

35 Reynoldsburg 3,622/mi²

36 Sheffield Lake 3,593/mi²

37 Delhi Hills 3,546/mi²

38 Kenwood 3,506/mi²

39 Bay Village 3,499/mi²

40 Toledo 3,335/mi²

41 Warrensville Heights 3,297/mi²

42 Berea 3,227/mi²

43 Bridgetown 3,209/mi²

44 Lyndhurst 3,127/mi²

45 Forest Park 3,100/mi²

46 Kettering 3,068/mi²

47 Akron 3,060/mi²

48 Westerville 3,059/mi²

49 White Oak 3,035/mi²

50 Perry Heights 3,032/mi²

51 Forestville 3,031/mi²

52 Finneytown 3,027/mi²

53 Wyoming 3,025/mi²

54 Painesville 2,995/mi²

55 Hamilton 2,940/mi²

56 Kent 2,865/mi²

57 Sylvania 2,854/mi²

58 Gahanna 2,851/mi²

59 Oxford 2,837/mi²

60 Madeira 2,822/mi²

61 Port Clinton 2,816/mi²

62 North Canton 2,773/mi²

63 Barberton 2,769/mi²

64 Lorain 2,762/mi²

65 Marion 2,760/mi²

66 Struthers 2,746/mi²

67 North Olmsted 2,745/mi²

68 Groesbeck 2,743/mi²

69 Wickliffe 2,742/mi²

70 Eastlake 2,736/mi²

71 Brunswick 2,714/mi²

72 Worthington 2,697/mi²

73 Trenton 2,693/mi²

74 Martins Ferry 2,658/mi²

75 Canton 2,643/mi²

76 Brooklyn 2,636/mi²

77 Beachwood 2,633/mi²

78 Toronto 2,609/mi²

79 Northgate 2,603/mi²

80 Austintown 2,600/mi²

81 Lima 2,592/mi²

82 Hilliard 2,571/mi²

83 Elyria 2,570/mi²

84 Sandusky 2,567/mi²

85 Harrison 2,521/mi²

86 Pleasant Run 2,517/mi²

87 Riverside 2,511/mi²

88 Loveland 2,506/mi²

89 Northridge 2,466/mi²

90 Tiffin 2,464/mi²

91 Reminderville 2,452/mi²

92 Dayton 2,450/mi²

93 Warren 2,447/mi²

94 Powell 2,445/mi²

95 Brook Park 2,441/mi²

96 Summerside 2,428/mi²

97 Bedford 2,427/mi²

98 Richmond Heights 2,410/mi²

99 Newark 2,402/mi²

100 Alliance 2,394/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Ohio pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Lakewood leads with 9,067 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. Lakewood has 9,067 people per square mile — that's roughly 14 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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