Least Dense in Zurich

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Least Dense - Zurich

38 Au / Unter-Dorf 943/mi²
39 Russikon 968/mi²
41 Fehraltorf 968/mi²
42 Pfäffikon 968/mi²
43 Illnau / Unter-Illnau 1,087/mi²
44 Illnau 1,087/mi²
45 Illnau / Ober-Illnau 1,087/mi²
48 Effretikon / Moosburg 1,087/mi²
49 Egg 1,120/mi²
50 Nürensdorf 1,158/mi²
53 Seglingen 1,254/mi²
54 Eglisau 1,254/mi²
55 Herrliberg 1,298/mi²
56 Wernetshausen 1,310/mi²
57 Hinwil 1,311/mi²
61 Au / Ober-Ort/Gwad 1,435/mi²
63 Wädenswil / Eichweid 1,435/mi²
65 Wädenswil 1,435/mi²
66 Wädenswil / Hangenmoos 1,435/mi²
67 Wädenswil / Büelen 1,435/mi²
69 Au 1,435/mi²
70 Horgen / Käpfnach 1,617/mi²
72 Gutenswil 1,692/mi²
73 Brütten 2,025/mi²
74 Birmensdorf 2,036/mi²
75 Horgen / Oberdorf 2,061/mi²
76 Horgen 2,061/mi²
77 Meilen / Halten 2,284/mi²
78 Meilen 2,284/mi²
79 Obermeilen 2,284/mi²
80 Oberembrach 2,287/mi²
81 Dachsen 2,295/mi²
82 Birchwil 2,404/mi²
83 Bassersdorf 2,404/mi²
84 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) 2,434/mi²
85 Wülflingen (Kreis 6) 2,465/mi²
86 Affoltern am Albis 2,470/mi²
87 Affoltern / Oberdorf 2,470/mi²
88 Affoltern / Sonnenberg 2,470/mi²
90 Affoltern / Butzen 2,470/mi²
91 Uerikon 2,486/mi²
92 Hombrechtikon / Bochslen 2,486/mi²
93 Hombrechtikon 2,486/mi²
94 Hombrechtikon / Eichberg 2,486/mi²
96 Rüti / Oberdorf 2,525/mi²
97 Rüti 2,525/mi²
98 Pilgerhof 2,525/mi²
99 Breitenmatt 2,525/mi²
100 Opfikon 2,545/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Zurich offer spacious living with more land per resident. Zürich (Kreis 1) / Hochschulen has just 134 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 Zürich (Kreis 1) / Hochschulen, there are only 134 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 207,429 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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