Most Dense in Texas

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Most Dense — Texas

1 Lago Vista 21,230/mi²

2 Cameron Park 11,236/mi²

3 Travis Ranch 8,245/mi²

4 Cloverleaf 7,971/mi²

5 Mission Bend 7,816/mi²

6 West University Place 7,454/mi²

7 Savannah 7,090/mi²

8 Paloma Creek South 6,982/mi²

9 University Park 6,803/mi²

10 Wells Branch 5,826/mi²

11 Watauga 5,610/mi²

12 Lantana 5,400/mi²

13 South Houston 5,251/mi²

14 Jacinto City 5,112/mi²

15 Bedford 4,904/mi²

16 Four Corners 4,768/mi²

17 Bellaire 4,754/mi²

18 Sansom Park 4,344/mi²

19 Garland 4,314/mi²

20 Nassau Bay 4,271/mi²

21 Cinco Ranch 4,244/mi²

22 Richardson 4,141/mi²

23 Arlington 4,119/mi²

24 Allen 4,079/mi²

25 Kirby 4,050/mi²

26 Alamo Heights 4,045/mi²

27 Plano 4,008/mi²

28 Hurst 4,007/mi²

29 Addison 3,937/mi²

30 Atascocita 3,933/mi²

31 Highland Park 3,917/mi²

32 Bacliff 3,911/mi²

33 North Richland Hills 3,873/mi²

34 Dallas 3,826/mi²

35 Irving 3,808/mi²

36 Euless 3,748/mi²

37 River Oaks 3,702/mi²

38 Haltom City 3,699/mi²

39 Murphy 3,684/mi²

40 Carrollton 3,621/mi²

41 Sonterra 3,619/mi²

42 White Settlement 3,595/mi²

43 Houston 3,590/mi²

44 Duncanville 3,561/mi²

45 Universal City 3,520/mi²

46 Everman 3,443/mi²

47 Pasadena 3,418/mi²

48 Trophy Club 3,380/mi²

49 Forest Hill 3,339/mi²

50 Live Oak 3,335/mi²

51 Heartland 3,309/mi²

52 Leon Valley 3,308/mi²

53 Pharr 3,302/mi²

54 Groves 3,267/mi²

55 Round Rock 3,259/mi²

56 Nederland 3,258/mi²

57 Brushy Creek 3,249/mi²

58 Deer Park 3,218/mi²

59 The Colony 3,206/mi²

60 Saginaw 3,198/mi²

61 Lake Dallas 3,194/mi²

62 Lewisville 3,156/mi²

63 Terrell Hills 3,137/mi²

64 Rowlett 3,091/mi²

65 Frisco 3,065/mi²

66 Belterra 3,060/mi²

67 Farmers Branch 3,052/mi²

68 Converse 3,044/mi²

69 Cedar Park 3,030/mi²

70 Channelview 3,021/mi²

71 Balch Springs 2,994/mi²

72 Pecan Grove 2,991/mi²

73 Sachse 2,988/mi²

74 Spring 2,984/mi²

75 Eagle Pass 2,983/mi²

76 Austin 2,965/mi²

77 McKinney 2,960/mi²

78 Corinth 2,943/mi²

79 Providence Village 2,930/mi²

80 San Antonio 2,924/mi²

81 Coppell 2,915/mi²

82 Highland Village 2,894/mi²

83 Killeen 2,858/mi²

84 Fresno 2,824/mi²

85 Steiner Ranch 2,814/mi²

86 Richmond 2,811/mi²

87 Wylie 2,788/mi²

88 Little Elm 2,777/mi²

89 Seabrook 2,773/mi²

90 Grand Prairie 2,742/mi²

91 Elsa 2,722/mi²

92 Sugar Land 2,712/mi²

93 Salida del Sol Estates 2,705/mi²

94 Windcrest 2,705/mi²

95 The Woodlands 2,701/mi²

96 Richland Hills 2,698/mi²

97 Shady Hollow 2,682/mi²

98 Fort Worth 2,675/mi²

99 Horizon City 2,649/mi²

100 El Paso 2,620/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Texas pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Lago Vista leads with 21,230 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. Lago Vista has 21,230 people per square mile — that's roughly 33 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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