Least Dense in Leinster

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Leinster

1 Blessington 11/mi²
2 Birr 12/mi²
3 Kells 14/mi²
4 Sutton 23/mi²
5 Kinsealy-Drinan 23/mi²
6 New Ross 23/mi²
7 Hartstown 24/mi²
8 Kilcock 26/mi²
9 Newtown Trim 26/mi²
10 Cherryville 29/mi²
11 Donabate 30/mi²
12 Edenderry 31/mi²
13 Lusk 31/mi²
14 Baldoyle 32/mi²
15 Castleknock 33/mi²
16 Portarlington 33/mi²
17 Kildare 34/mi²
18 Howth 35/mi²
19 Gorey 35/mi²
20 Portmarnock 37/mi²
21 Trim 37/mi²
22 Enniscorthy 45/mi²
23 An Muileann gCearr 48/mi²
24 Dunboyne 49/mi²
25 Arklow 58/mi²
26 Wicklow 59/mi²
27 Eadestown 60/mi²
28 Laytown 60/mi²
29 Maynooth 63/mi²
30 Blanchardstown 66/mi²
31 Malahide 66/mi²
32 Firhouse 70/mi²
33 Ashbourne 71/mi²
34 Tullamore 78/mi²
35 Wexford 78/mi²
36 Ratoath 86/mi²
37 Balbriggan 87/mi²
38 Dollymount 90/mi²
39 Killester 90/mi²
40 Chapelizod 94/mi²
41 Longford 98/mi²
42 Ballyboden 98/mi²
43 Oldbawn 100/mi²
44 Darndale 100/mi²
45 Jobstown 110/mi²
46 Ballymun 111/mi²
47 Palmerstown 113/mi²
48 Monkstown 115/mi²
49 Sandyford 121/mi²
50 Walkinstown 121/mi²
51 Greenhills 122/mi²
52 Donnycarney 136/mi²
53 Terenure 136/mi²
54 Dalkey 137/mi²
55 Cherry Orchard 140/mi²
56 Ringsend 145/mi²
57 Little Bray 145/mi²
58 Booterstown 147/mi²
59 Clondalkin 148/mi²
60 Rathgar 149/mi²
61 Knocklyon 149/mi²
62 Ballyfermot 152/mi²
63 Beaumont 152/mi²
64 Lucan 156/mi²
65 Sandymount 159/mi²
66 Mount Merrion 162/mi²
67 Ballinteer 176/mi²
68 Rathfarnham 177/mi²
69 Donnybrook 188/mi²
70 Marino 195/mi²
71 Rathmines 196/mi²
72 Crumlin 200/mi²
73 Cabinteely 207/mi²
74 Naas 239/mi²
75 Dundrum 251/mi²
76 Foxrock 266/mi²
77 Donaghmede 271/mi²
78 Finglas 350/mi²
79 Cabra 403/mi²
80 Greystones 406/mi²
81 Kilquade 415/mi²
82 Carlow 504/mi²
83 Leixlip 509/mi²
84 Confey 509/mi²
85 Dún Laoghaire 547/mi²
86 Blackrock 589/mi²
87 Celbridge 665/mi²
88 Tallaght 819/mi²
89 Athy 1,152/mi²
90 Balally 1,380/mi²
91 Navan 1,430/mi²
92 Kilkenny 2,147/mi²
93 South Dublin 2,840/mi²
94 Portlaoise 2,917/mi²
95 Clane 3,236/mi²
96 Templeogue 3,409/mi²
97 Artane 3,576/mi²
98 Droichead Nua 3,610/mi²
99 Monasterevin 4,021/mi²
100 Dundalk 4,093/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Leinster offer spacious living with more land per resident. Blessington has just 11 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 Blessington, there are only 11 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 2,500,305 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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