Least Dense in Connecticut

Top 66 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Connecticut

1 Sandy Hook 605/mi²

2 Northford 771/mi²

3 Orange 830/mi²

4 Torrington 892/mi²

5 Portland 995/mi²

6 Ridgefield 1,135/mi²

7 Hazardville 1,143/mi²

8 Middletown 1,162/mi²

9 North Haven 1,162/mi²

10 Daniels Farm 1,228/mi²

11 Shelton 1,352/mi²

12 Simsbury Center 1,387/mi²

13 Windsor Locks 1,392/mi²

14 Norwich 1,425/mi²

15 Winsted 1,450/mi²

16 Cheshire Village 1,512/mi²

17 Sherwood Manor 1,533/mi²

18 Southwood Acres 1,536/mi²

19 Glastonbury Center 1,588/mi²

20 Pawcatuck 1,606/mi²

21 Staples 1,606/mi²

22 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park 1,652/mi²

23 Kensington 1,656/mi²

24 Trumbull Center 1,778/mi²

25 Storrs 1,812/mi²

26 Putnam 1,826/mi²

27 Terryville 1,852/mi²

28 New Milford 1,875/mi²

29 Bethel 1,884/mi²

30 Naugatuck 1,931/mi²

31 Danbury 2,048/mi²

32 Wethersfield 2,210/mi²

33 East Haven 2,254/mi²

34 Bristol 2,315/mi²

35 Milford 2,316/mi²

36 Oakville 2,320/mi²

37 Newington 2,325/mi²

38 Derby 2,442/mi²

39 Wallingford Center 2,494/mi²

40 Meriden 2,546/mi²

41 Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) 2,653/mi²

42 East Hartford 2,821/mi²

43 West Hartford 2,922/mi²

44 Greenwich 3,002/mi²

45 Groton 3,033/mi²

46 Noroton 3,051/mi²

47 Ansonia 3,148/mi²

48 Branford Center 3,278/mi²

49 Willimantic 3,279/mi²

50 Cos Cob 3,420/mi²

51 Old Greenwich 3,452/mi²

52 Stamford 3,609/mi²

53 Rockville 3,618/mi²

54 Thompsonville 3,663/mi²

55 Riverside 3,808/mi²

56 Manchester 3,957/mi²

57 Norwalk 3,992/mi²

58 Waterbury 4,004/mi²

59 New Canaan 4,537/mi²

60 New London 4,848/mi²

61 West Haven 5,130/mi²

62 New Britain 5,470/mi²

63 Byram 6,343/mi²

64 Hartford 6,903/mi²

65 New Haven 7,110/mi²

66 Bridgeport 9,216/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Connecticut offer spacious living with more land per resident. Sandy Hook has just 605 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 Sandy Hook, there are only 605 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 46,072 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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