Most Dense in Oregon

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Most Dense — Oregon

1 Hayesville 7,461/mi²

2 Oak Hills 7,349/mi²

3 Aloha 7,310/mi²

4 Four Corners 6,626/mi²

5 King City 6,269/mi²

6 Marlene Village 5,924/mi²

7 Cornelius 5,855/mi²

8 Cedar Mill 5,850/mi²

9 White City 5,836/mi²

10 Bethany 5,827/mi²

11 Keizer 5,426/mi²

12 Gladstone 4,994/mi²

13 Monmouth 4,989/mi²

14 Beaverton 4,939/mi²

15 Jennings Lodge 4,863/mi²

16 Portland 4,815/mi²

17 Rockcreek 4,804/mi²

18 Gresham 4,789/mi²

19 Bull Mountain 4,780/mi²

20 Central Point 4,748/mi²

21 Talent 4,680/mi²

22 River Road 4,675/mi²

23 Cedar Hills 4,529/mi²

24 Garden Home-Whitford 4,497/mi²

25 Oak Grove 4,464/mi²

26 Forest Grove 4,408/mi²

27 Raleigh Hills 4,388/mi²

28 Tigard 4,341/mi²

29 West Slope 4,339/mi²

30 Woodburn 4,330/mi²

31 Newberg 4,285/mi²

32 Milwaukie 4,260/mi²

33 Corvallis 4,159/mi²

34 Sherwood 4,103/mi²

35 Molalla 4,051/mi²

36 Hillsboro 4,049/mi²

37 Eugene 3,990/mi²

38 Springfield 3,870/mi²

39 Canby 3,795/mi²

40 Oatfield 3,738/mi²

41 Oregon City 3,730/mi²

42 Lake Oswego 3,714/mi²

43 West Haven-Sylvan 3,690/mi²

44 West Linn 3,643/mi²

45 Salem 3,610/mi²

46 Dallas 3,506/mi²

47 Milton-Freewater 3,496/mi²

48 Sandy 3,452/mi²

49 Wilsonville 3,405/mi²

50 Grants Pass 3,401/mi²

51 Independence 3,352/mi²

52 Eagle Point 3,294/mi²

53 Tualatin 3,291/mi²

54 Creswell 3,270/mi²

55 McMinnville 3,260/mi²

56 Ashland 3,214/mi²

57 Hood River 3,191/mi²

58 Albany 3,181/mi²

59 Sheridan 3,063/mi²

60 Medford 3,002/mi²

61 Silverton 2,976/mi²

62 St. Helens 2,912/mi²

63 Bend 2,885/mi²

64 La Grande 2,839/mi²

65 Tillamook 2,752/mi²

66 Cottage Grove 2,740/mi²

67 Troutdale 2,689/mi²

68 Philomath 2,688/mi²

69 Lebanon 2,647/mi²

70 Stayton 2,636/mi²

71 North Bend 2,603/mi²

72 Altamont 2,462/mi²

73 The Dalles 2,388/mi²

74 Scappoose 2,354/mi²

75 Hermiston 2,294/mi²

76 Santa Clara 2,275/mi²

77 Roseburg 2,207/mi²

78 Happy Valley 2,147/mi²

79 Junction City 2,092/mi²

80 Winston 2,052/mi²

81 Veneta 2,020/mi²

82 Ontario 1,958/mi²

83 Redmond 1,886/mi²

84 Sweet Home 1,879/mi²

85 Seaside 1,780/mi²

86 Green 1,736/mi²

87 Florence 1,712/mi²

88 Astoria 1,663/mi²

89 Lincoln City 1,635/mi²

90 Brookings 1,622/mi²

91 Coos Bay 1,493/mi²

92 Umatilla 1,485/mi²

93 Pendleton 1,474/mi²

94 Baker City 1,412/mi²

95 Sutherlin 1,403/mi²

96 Klamath Falls 1,087/mi²

97 Newport 1,041/mi²

98 Deschutes River Woods 948/mi²

99 Madras 931/mi²

100 Prineville 872/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Oregon pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Hayesville leads with 7,461 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. Hayesville has 7,461 people per square mile — that's roughly 12 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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