Most Dense in Texas

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Texas

1 Cameron Park 11,236/mi²
2 Travis Ranch 8,245/mi²
3 Cloverleaf 7,971/mi²
4 Mission Bend 7,816/mi²
5 West University Place 7,454/mi²
6 Savannah 7,090/mi²
7 Paloma Creek South 6,982/mi²
8 University Park 6,803/mi²
9 Wells Branch 5,826/mi²
10 Watauga 5,610/mi²
11 Lantana 5,400/mi²
12 South Houston 5,251/mi²
13 Jacinto City 5,112/mi²
14 Bedford 4,904/mi²
15 Four Corners 4,768/mi²
16 Bellaire 4,754/mi²
17 Sansom Park 4,344/mi²
18 Garland 4,314/mi²
19 Nassau Bay 4,271/mi²
20 Cinco Ranch 4,244/mi²
21 Richardson 4,141/mi²
22 Arlington 4,119/mi²
23 Allen 4,079/mi²
24 Kirby 4,050/mi²
25 Alamo Heights 4,045/mi²
26 Plano 4,008/mi²
27 Hurst 4,007/mi²
28 Addison 3,937/mi²
29 Atascocita 3,933/mi²
30 Highland Park 3,917/mi²
31 Bacliff 3,911/mi²
32 North Richland Hills 3,873/mi²
33 Dallas 3,826/mi²
34 Irving 3,808/mi²
35 Euless 3,748/mi²
36 River Oaks 3,702/mi²
37 Haltom City 3,699/mi²
38 Murphy 3,684/mi²
39 Carrollton 3,621/mi²
40 Sonterra 3,619/mi²
41 White Settlement 3,595/mi²
42 Houston 3,590/mi²
43 Duncanville 3,561/mi²
44 Universal City 3,520/mi²
45 Everman 3,443/mi²
46 Pasadena 3,418/mi²
47 Trophy Club 3,380/mi²
48 Forest Hill 3,339/mi²
49 Live Oak 3,335/mi²
50 Heartland 3,309/mi²
51 Leon Valley 3,308/mi²
52 Pharr 3,302/mi²
53 Groves 3,267/mi²
54 Round Rock 3,259/mi²
55 Nederland 3,258/mi²
56 Brushy Creek 3,249/mi²
57 Deer Park 3,218/mi²
58 The Colony 3,206/mi²
59 Saginaw 3,198/mi²
60 Lake Dallas 3,194/mi²
61 Lewisville 3,156/mi²
62 Terrell Hills 3,137/mi²
63 Rowlett 3,091/mi²
64 Frisco 3,065/mi²
65 Belterra 3,060/mi²
66 Farmers Branch 3,052/mi²
67 Converse 3,044/mi²
68 Cedar Park 3,030/mi²
69 Channelview 3,021/mi²
70 Balch Springs 2,994/mi²
71 Pecan Grove 2,991/mi²
72 Sachse 2,988/mi²
73 Spring 2,984/mi²
74 Eagle Pass 2,983/mi²
75 Austin 2,965/mi²
76 McKinney 2,960/mi²
77 Corinth 2,943/mi²
78 Providence Village 2,930/mi²
79 San Antonio 2,924/mi²
80 Coppell 2,915/mi²
81 Highland Village 2,894/mi²
82 Killeen 2,858/mi²
83 Fresno 2,824/mi²
84 Steiner Ranch 2,814/mi²
85 Richmond 2,811/mi²
86 Wylie 2,788/mi²
87 Little Elm 2,777/mi²
88 Seabrook 2,773/mi²
89 Grand Prairie 2,742/mi²
90 Elsa 2,722/mi²
91 Sugar Land 2,712/mi²
92 Salida del Sol Estates 2,705/mi²
93 Windcrest 2,705/mi²
94 The Woodlands 2,701/mi²
95 Richland Hills 2,698/mi²
96 Shady Hollow 2,682/mi²
97 Fort Worth 2,675/mi²
98 Horizon City 2,649/mi²
99 El Paso 2,620/mi²
100 Alamo 2,615/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. Cameron Park leads with 11,236 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. Cameron Park has 11,236 people per square mile - that's roughly 18 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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