Least Dense in Vaud

Top 35 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Vaud

1 Villeneuve 238/mi²
2 Bex 345/mi²
3 Ollon 364/mi²
4 Aigle 1,001/mi²
5 Yvorne 1,001/mi²
6 Blonay 1,013/mi²
7 Payerne 1,065/mi²
8 Saint-Prex 1,311/mi²
9 Pully 1,612/mi²
10 Paudex 1,612/mi²
11 Morges 2,048/mi²
12 Montreux 2,090/mi²
13 Echallens 2,216/mi²
14 La Tour-de-Peilz 2,313/mi²
15 Lutry 2,433/mi²
16 Nyon 2,731/mi²
17 Romanel-sur-Lausanne 2,854/mi²
18 Epalinges 3,133/mi²
19 Lausanne 3,214/mi²
20 Blécherette 3,347/mi²
21 Préverenges 3,407/mi²
22 Cheseaux-Noréaz 3,564/mi²
23 Montagny 3,564/mi²
24 Yverdon-les-Bains 3,564/mi²
25 Eysins 3,797/mi²
26 Prangins 3,797/mi²
27 Bursins 4,083/mi²
28 Gland 4,096/mi²
29 Bussigny 4,101/mi²
30 Ecublens 4,708/mi²
31 Crissier 5,209/mi²
32 Prilly 12,038/mi²
33 Chavannes 15,122/mi²
34 Renens 16,609/mi²
35 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne 37,435/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Vaud offer spacious living with more land per resident. Villeneuve has just 238 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Villeneuve, there are only 238 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 117,235 square feet of city space.
  • 2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
  • 3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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