Most Dense in United States

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — United States

1 Mountain View CA 284,010/mi²

2 Cottonwood AZ 78,419/mi²

3 Guttenberg NJ 61,253/mi²

4 West New York NJ 52,205/mi²

5 Union City NJ 51,453/mi²

6 Hoboken NJ 46,672/mi²

7 Kaser NY 32,753/mi²

8 Mountain Park GA 28,483/mi²

9 New York NY 28,344/mi²

10 Cliffside Park NJ 26,646/mi²

11 New Square NY 26,249/mi²

12 Kiryas Joel NY 25,049/mi²

13 Isla Vista CA 24,940/mi²

14 Great Neck Plaza NY 24,203/mi²

15 Langley Park MD 22,280/mi²

16 Passaic NJ 22,253/mi²

17 Sunny Isles Beach FL 21,906/mi²

18 North Bay Village FL 21,632/mi²

19 Lago Vista TX 21,230/mi²

20 Maywood CA 21,020/mi²

21 Walnut Park CA 20,595/mi²

22 Chevy Chase MD 20,179/mi²

23 Jersey City NJ 19,640/mi²

24 Somerville MA 19,551/mi²

25 Cudahy CA 18,919/mi²

26 Central Falls RI 18,892/mi²

27 Paterson NJ 18,747/mi²

28 Lennox CA 18,614/mi²

29 West Hollywood CA 18,566/mi²

30 Westmont CA 18,536/mi²

31 Cambridge MA 18,405/mi²

32 San Francisco CA 17,912/mi²

33 Huntington Park CA 17,827/mi²

34 Chelsea MA 17,775/mi²

35 East Orange NJ 17,604/mi²

36 Florence-Graham CA 17,585/mi²

37 East Rancho Dominguez CA 17,340/mi²

38 Caño Martin Peña comunidad PR 16,678/mi²

39 Mount Vernon NY 16,521/mi²

40 Spring Valley NY 16,415/mi²

41 Palisades Park NJ 16,284/mi²

42 Harrison NJ 16,198/mi²

43 Hempstead NY 15,872/mi²

44 Fort Lee NJ 15,801/mi²

45 Lawndale CA 15,793/mi²

46 Bell Gardens CA 15,716/mi²

47 Long Beach NY 15,649/mi²

48 Garfield NJ 15,404/mi²

49 Bel Air MD 15,386/mi²

50 East Los Angeles CA 15,385/mi²

51 Edgewater NJ 14,994/mi²

52 Waipahu HI 14,877/mi²

53 Aventura FL 14,857/mi²

54 Greenfield CA 14,856/mi²

55 Manorhaven NY 14,753/mi²

56 Hawaiian Gardens CA 14,543/mi²

57 Bay Harbor Islands FL 14,483/mi²

58 Everett MA 14,396/mi²

59 Berwyn IL 14,330/mi²

60 Fountainebleau FL 14,256/mi²

61 Cicero IL 14,178/mi²

62 Hawthorne CA 14,111/mi²

63 Boston MA 13,735/mi²

64 Lynwood CA 13,490/mi²

65 Seven Corners VA 13,487/mi²

66 Hermosa Beach CA 13,460/mi²

67 Daly City CA 13,407/mi²

68 Prospect Park NJ 13,374/mi²

69 Port Chester NY 13,374/mi²

70 Alum Rock CA 13,355/mi²

71 Hamtramck MI 13,316/mi²

72 Midway City CA 13,269/mi²

73 East Bakersfield CA 13,135/mi²

74 Bell CA 13,080/mi²

75 Malden MA 12,972/mi²

76 Ewa Beach HI 12,931/mi²

77 Kendall West FL 12,906/mi²

78 Willowbrook CA 12,882/mi²

79 Mount Rainier MD 12,867/mi²

80 South Monrovia Island CA 12,858/mi²

81 Watsessing NJ 12,813/mi²

82 Lawrence MA 12,741/mi²

83 Newark NJ 12,725/mi²

84 Darby PA 12,695/mi²

85 South Gate CA 12,685/mi²

86 Bellflower CA 12,646/mi²

87 Hutchison VA 12,611/mi²

88 Elmwood Park IL 12,556/mi²

89 Ewa Gentry HI 12,553/mi²

90 Stanton CA 12,464/mi²

91 Bailey's Crossroads VA 12,419/mi²

92 Miami FL 12,407/mi²

93 Ashland CA 12,383/mi²

94 Citrus CA 12,288/mi²

95 Cherryland CA 12,248/mi²

96 Country Club FL 12,201/mi²

97 Monsey NY 12,134/mi²

98 San Pablo CA 12,126/mi²

99 Bayonne NJ 12,108/mi²

100 New Hyde Park NY 12,009/mi²

The most densely populated cities in United States pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Mountain View leads with 284,010 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. Mountain View has 284,010 people per square mile — that's roughly 444 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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