Most Dense in Washington

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Most Dense — Washington

1 Seattle 8,827/mi²

2 Lake Stickney 7,796/mi²

3 North Lynnwood 7,557/mi²

4 Bothell East 6,899/mi²

5 White Center 6,586/mi²

6 Bryn Mawr-Skyway 6,167/mi²

7 Mill Creek East 5,722/mi²

8 Orchards 5,554/mi²

9 Minnehaha 5,466/mi²

10 Alderwood Manor 5,296/mi²

11 Mountlake Terrace 5,276/mi²

12 Tanglewilde 5,248/mi²

13 Lynnwood 5,197/mi²

14 Kirkland 5,144/mi²

15 Burien 5,113/mi²

16 Shoreline 5,093/mi²

17 Des Moines 5,077/mi²

18 Bothell West 5,064/mi²

19 Martha Lake 4,998/mi²

20 Edmonds 4,796/mi²

21 Hazel Dell 4,780/mi²

22 Maple Valley 4,687/mi²

23 Eastmont 4,596/mi²

24 Redmond 4,570/mi²

25 Lakeland North 4,568/mi²

26 Parkland 4,534/mi²

27 Bellevue 4,517/mi²

28 Town and Country 4,498/mi²

29 Mill Creek 4,493/mi²

30 Fircrest 4,482/mi²

31 Renton 4,472/mi²

32 Federal Way 4,446/mi²

33 Tacoma 4,434/mi²

34 University Place 4,179/mi²

35 Toppenish 4,030/mi²

36 Lake Shore 4,025/mi²

37 Kent 3,991/mi²

38 Mercer Island 3,963/mi²

39 Vancouver 3,949/mi²

40 Spanaway 3,923/mi²

41 Fairwood CDP (King County) 3,890/mi²

42 Lake Stevens 3,888/mi²

43 Kenmore 3,836/mi²

44 Lake Forest Park 3,794/mi²

45 East Wenatchee 3,724/mi²

46 Five Corners 3,716/mi²

47 Lakewood 3,695/mi²

48 Felida 3,675/mi²

49 South Hill 3,667/mi²

50 East Port Orchard 3,601/mi²

51 Country Homes 3,580/mi²

52 Bothell 3,564/mi²

53 Covington 3,534/mi²

54 Clarkston 3,515/mi²

55 Marysville 3,449/mi²

56 Yakima 3,446/mi²

57 Mukilteo 3,410/mi²

58 Duvall 3,379/mi²

59 Wenatchee 3,337/mi²

60 Spokane 3,334/mi²

61 Steilacoom 3,325/mi²

62 Everett 3,306/mi²

63 Orting 3,305/mi²

64 Bellingham 3,275/mi²

65 Issaquah 3,254/mi²

66 Sammamish 3,249/mi²

67 Picnic Point 3,235/mi²

68 Silver Firs 3,177/mi²

69 Milton 3,146/mi²

70 SeaTac 3,096/mi²

71 Monroe 3,087/mi²

72 Salmon Creek 3,086/mi²

73 Lacey 3,074/mi²

74 Olympia 3,051/mi²

75 Puyallup 2,970/mi²

76 Kennewick 2,960/mi²

77 Brier 2,958/mi²

78 Cheney 2,956/mi²

79 Tracyton 2,947/mi²

80 Pacific 2,919/mi²

81 Lynden 2,919/mi²

82 Newcastle 2,916/mi²

83 Sedro-Woolley 2,904/mi²

84 Snohomish 2,891/mi²

85 Auburn 2,889/mi²

86 Pullman 2,872/mi²

87 Mount Vernon 2,871/mi²

88 Prairie Ridge 2,856/mi²

89 Midland 2,854/mi²

90 Washougal 2,848/mi²

91 Stanwood 2,802/mi²

92 Spokane Valley 2,796/mi²

93 Summit View 2,782/mi²

94 Bonney Lake 2,771/mi²

95 College Place 2,768/mi²

96 Normandy Park 2,674/mi²

97 Parkwood 2,673/mi²

98 Lakeland South 2,626/mi²

99 Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) 2,616/mi²

100 Longview 2,556/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Washington pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Seattle leads with 8,827 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. Seattle has 8,827 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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