Least Dense in Hesse

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Hesse

1 Nordenstadt 90/mi²

2 Beerfelden 97/mi²

3 Battenberg 111/mi²

4 Edertal 114/mi²

5 Allendorf 121/mi²

6 Vöhl 123/mi²

7 Herbstein 126/mi²

8 Waldkappel 127/mi²

9 Trendelburg 138/mi²

10 Oberzent 141/mi²

11 Sontra 142/mi²

12 Willingen 144/mi²

13 Waldeck 148/mi²

14 Spangenberg 149/mi²

15 Steinau an der Straße 149/mi²

16 Kastel 153/mi²

17 Gersfeld 155/mi²

18 Wetter 155/mi²

19 Zierenberg 159/mi²

20 Schlitz 160/mi²

21 Dornheim 171/mi²

22 Birstein 184/mi²

23 Willingshausen 187/mi²

24 Eiterfeld 190/mi²

25 Naumburg 191/mi²

26 Kranichstein 198/mi²

27 Schotten 203/mi²

28 Grebenstein 205/mi²

29 Goddelau 206/mi²

30 Frielendorf 208/mi²

31 Greifenstein 215/mi²

32 Wolfhagen 216/mi²

33 Alsfeld 217/mi²

34 Driedorf 227/mi²

35 Wieseck 227/mi²

36 Weilmünster 227/mi²

37 Bad Arolsen 228/mi²

38 Witzenhausen 229/mi²

39 Bad Sooden-Allendorf 237/mi²

40 Hünfeld 243/mi²

41 Grünberg 244/mi²

42 Laubach 244/mi²

43 Gedern 244/mi²

44 Burghaun 245/mi²

45 Amöneburg 248/mi²

46 Heringen 254/mi²

47 Lohra 254/mi²

48 Calden 255/mi²

49 Schlangenbad 255/mi²

50 Neuhof 255/mi²

51 Neukirchen 261/mi²

52 Rabenau 263/mi²

53 Felsberg 269/mi²

54 Mengerskirchen 272/mi²

55 Michelstadt 276/mi²

56 Bad Soden-Salmünster 281/mi²

57 Bebra 281/mi²

58 Großenlüder 284/mi²

59 Fuldatal 284/mi²

60 Hessisch Lichtenau 288/mi²

61 Grävenwiesbach 289/mi²

62 Arheilgen 293/mi²

63 Bad Wildungen 298/mi²

64 Ober-Mörlen 302/mi²

65 Königstädten 305/mi²

66 Biedenkopf 306/mi²

67 Ranstadt 307/mi²

68 Schlüchtern 309/mi²

69 Gudensberg 311/mi²

70 Mittenaar 312/mi²

71 Ortenberg 315/mi²

72 Villmar 315/mi²

73 Wabern 315/mi²

74 Homberg 317/mi²

75 Borken 324/mi²

76 Glashütten 329/mi²

77 Waldems 331/mi²

78 Breidenbach 334/mi²

79 Nidda 334/mi²

80 Helsa 340/mi²

81 Lauterbach 341/mi²

82 Frankenberg 346/mi²

83 Rotenburg an der Fulda 351/mi²

84 Neustadt (Hessen) 352/mi²

85 Langgöns 355/mi²

86 Schöffengrund 356/mi²

87 Fritzlar 356/mi²

88 Lich 357/mi²

89 Hofgeismar 364/mi²

90 Bad König 364/mi²

91 Wächtersbach 366/mi²

92 Münzenberg 371/mi²

93 Wehrheim 373/mi²

94 Haiger 373/mi²

95 Wald-Michelbach 375/mi²

96 Großalmerode 380/mi²

97 Leun 386/mi²

98 Melsungen 389/mi²

99 Cölbe 390/mi²

100 Eichenzell 394/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Hesse offer spacious living with more land per resident. Nordenstadt has just 90 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 Nordenstadt, there are only 90 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 310,519 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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