Least Dense in Rhône-Alpes

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Rhône-Alpes

2 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 194/mi²
4 Yssingeaux 238/mi²
5 Ugine 255/mi²
6 Arpajon-sur-Cère 264/mi²
7 Viriat 265/mi²
8 Ambert 279/mi²
9 Divonne-les-Bains 317/mi²
10 Thônes 329/mi²
11 Étoile-sur-Rhône 331/mi²
12 Thizy-les-Bourgs 336/mi²
13 Passy 351/mi²
14 Cran-Gevrier 365/mi²
15 Gannat 394/mi²
16 Chabeuil 431/mi²
17 Montluel 445/mi²
18 Bourg-Saint-Andéol 448/mi²
19 Monistrol-sur-Loire 474/mi²
20 Donzère 485/mi²
21 Les Avenières 487/mi²
22 Lezoux 488/mi²
23 Vif 488/mi²
24 Sainte-Sigolène 515/mi²
25 Loriol-sur-Drôme 519/mi²
26 Anse 528/mi²
27 Reignier-Ésery 529/mi²
29 Cruseilles 548/mi²
30 Mably 597/mi²
31 Lentilly 598/mi²
32 Saint-Flour 610/mi²
33 Livron-sur-Drôme 611/mi²
34 Gex 612/mi²
35 Allières-et-Risset 612/mi²
36 Vaugneray 653/mi²
37 Bonneville 655/mi²
38 Domérat 656/mi²
39 Marignier 657/mi²
40 Le Bourget-du-Lac 674/mi²
41 Sallanches 681/mi²
42 Miribel 684/mi²
43 Tullins 686/mi²
44 Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure 686/mi²
45 Chazelles-sur-Lyon 687/mi²
46 Saint-Péray 689/mi²
47 Faverges 696/mi²
49 Tignieu 703/mi²
50 Lagnieu 705/mi²
51 Sury-le-Comtal 709/mi²
52 Aurec-sur-Loire 712/mi²
53 Pierrelatte 719/mi²
54 Commentry 744/mi²
55 Thiers 747/mi²
56 Feurs 747/mi²
57 Claix 752/mi²
58 Nyons 753/mi²
60 Yzeure 772/mi²
61 Vic-le-Comte 773/mi²
62 Saint-Galmier 775/mi²
63 Saint-Jorioz 784/mi²
64 Saint-Ismier 788/mi²
65 Romagnat 803/mi²
66 Sciez 816/mi²
67 Le Teil 850/mi²
68 Reyrieux 884/mi²
69 Voreppe 897/mi²
70 Moirans 911/mi²
71 Beynost 917/mi²
73 Péronnas 950/mi²
74 Crest 959/mi²
75 Châtel-Guyon 974/mi²
76 Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert 1,005/mi²
77 La Motte-Servolex 1,022/mi²
78 Mornant 1,033/mi²
80 Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux 1,067/mi²
81 La Mure 1,068/mi²
82 Cusset 1,080/mi²
83 Belley 1,084/mi²
84 Ceyrat 1,126/mi²
85 Jonage 1,155/mi²
86 Roche-la-Molière 1,171/mi²
87 Pont-Évêque 1,202/mi²
88 Sorbiers 1,212/mi²
89 Pontcharra 1,221/mi²
90 Bellerive-sur-Allier 1,222/mi²
91 Saint-Alban-Leysse 1,245/mi²
92 Brioude 1,250/mi²
93 Saint-Genest-Lerpt 1,261/mi²
94 Saint-François 1,294/mi²
95 Gières 1,335/mi²
96 Scionzier 1,337/mi²
97 Chaponost 1,376/mi²
98 Tournon-sur-Rhône 1,391/mi²
99 Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds 1,468/mi²
100 Le Chambon-Feugerolles 1,474/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Rhône-Alpes offer spacious living with more land per resident. Bourg-Saint-Maurice has just 89 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 Bourg-Saint-Maurice, there are only 89 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 313,981 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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