Least Dense in Capital Region

Top 53 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Capital Region

1 Hundested 34/mi²

2 Vigerslev 42/mi²

3 Slangerup 45/mi²

4 Frederiksværk 51/mi²

5 Rønne 52/mi²

6 Christianshavn 56/mi²

7 Gilleleje 60/mi²

8 Helsinge 76/mi²

9 Ølstykke 97/mi²

10 Hornbæk 108/mi²

11 Frederikssund 112/mi²

12 Hellebæk 117/mi²

13 Ålsgårde 117/mi²

14 Smørumnedre 173/mi²

15 Nivå 178/mi²

16 Tårnby 181/mi²

17 Fredensborg 200/mi²

18 Humlebæk 200/mi²

19 Vanløse 207/mi²

20 Kokkedal 214/mi²

21 Stavnsholt 224/mi²

22 Espergærde 229/mi²

23 Fløng 310/mi²

24 Trørød 312/mi²

25 Stenløse 363/mi²

26 Hedehusene 382/mi²

27 Hillerød 407/mi²

28 Måløv 466/mi²

29 Lillerød 503/mi²

30 Værløse 518/mi²

31 Dragør 623/mi²

32 Kongens Lyngby 658/mi²

33 Helsingør 707/mi²

34 Birkerød 760/mi²

35 Allerød 777/mi²

36 Farum 805/mi²

37 Brøndby Strand 1,084/mi²

38 Taastrup 1,164/mi²

39 Ishøj 1,327/mi²

40 Brøndbyvester 1,820/mi²

41 Ballerup 2,123/mi²

42 Albertslund 2,901/mi²

43 Vallensbæk 3,170/mi²

44 Charlottenlund 3,788/mi²

45 Hørsholm 3,947/mi²

46 Glostrup 3,967/mi²

47 Avedøre 5,459/mi²

48 Hvidovre 5,468/mi²

49 Rødovre 8,686/mi²

50 Valby 12,967/mi²

51 Indre By 14,568/mi²

52 Frederiksberg 28,282/mi²

53 Copenhagen 32,867/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Capital Region offer spacious living with more land per resident. Hundested has just 34 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 Hundested, there are only 34 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 820,194 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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