Least Dense in Leinster

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Leinster

1 Blessington 11/mi²

2 Birr 12/mi²

3 Sutton 23/mi²

4 Kinsealy-Drinan 23/mi²

5 New Ross 23/mi²

6 Hartstown 24/mi²

7 Kilcock 24/mi²

8 Newtown Trim 26/mi²

9 Edenderry 29/mi²

10 Cherryville 29/mi²

11 Donabate 30/mi²

12 Gorey 30/mi²

13 Lusk 31/mi²

14 Baldoyle 32/mi²

15 Howth 33/mi²

16 Castleknock 33/mi²

17 Portarlington 33/mi²

18 Portmarnock 37/mi²

19 Trim 37/mi²

20 Kildare 39/mi²

21 An Muileann gCearr 39/mi²

22 Enniscorthy 45/mi²

23 Ashbourne 58/mi²

24 Arklow 58/mi²

25 Wicklow 59/mi²

26 Eadestown 60/mi²

27 Laytown 60/mi²

28 Tullamore 62/mi²

29 Dunboyne 62/mi²

30 Maynooth 63/mi²

31 Blanchardstown 66/mi²

32 Malahide 66/mi²

33 Firhouse 70/mi²

34 Wexford 77/mi²

35 Ratoath 77/mi²

36 Balbriggan 87/mi²

37 Dollymount 90/mi²

38 Killester 90/mi²

39 Chapelizod 94/mi²

40 Longford 98/mi²

41 Ballyboden 98/mi²

42 Oldbawn 100/mi²

43 Darndale 100/mi²

44 Jobstown 110/mi²

45 Ballymun 111/mi²

46 Palmerstown 113/mi²

47 Monkstown 115/mi²

48 Walkinstown 121/mi²

49 Greenhills 122/mi²

50 Donnycarney 136/mi²

51 Terenure 136/mi²

52 Dalkey 137/mi²

53 Cherry Orchard 140/mi²

54 Sallynoggin 143/mi²

55 Ringsend 145/mi²

56 Little Bray 145/mi²

57 Booterstown 147/mi²

58 Clondalkin 148/mi²

59 Rathgar 149/mi²

60 Knocklyon 149/mi²

61 Ballyfermot 152/mi²

62 Beaumont 152/mi²

63 Lucan 156/mi²

64 Sandymount 159/mi²

65 Mount Merrion 162/mi²

66 Ballinteer 176/mi²

67 Rathfarnham 177/mi²

68 Confey 177/mi²

69 Blackrock 182/mi²

70 Donnybrook 188/mi²

71 Marino 195/mi²

72 Rathmines 196/mi²

73 Crumlin 200/mi²

74 Cabinteely 207/mi²

75 Naas 231/mi²

76 Dundrum 251/mi²

77 Foxrock 266/mi²

78 Donaghmede 271/mi²

79 Finglas 350/mi²

80 Kilquade 415/mi²

81 Sandyford 460/mi²

82 Carlow 504/mi²

83 Greystones 506/mi²

84 Leixlip 508/mi²

85 Dún Laoghaire 547/mi²

86 Celbridge 665/mi²

87 Tallaght 819/mi²

88 Athy 1,010/mi²

89 Balally 1,380/mi²

90 Navan 1,430/mi²

91 Kilkenny 2,090/mi²

92 South Dublin 2,840/mi²

93 Portlaoise 2,917/mi²

94 Clane 3,236/mi²

95 Templeogue 3,409/mi²

96 Artane 3,576/mi²

97 Droichead Nua 3,610/mi²

98 Dundalk 4,093/mi²

99 An Ros 4,103/mi²

100 Skerries 4,464/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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