Least Dense in Haifa

Top 28 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Haifa

1 Bāqa el Gharbīya 9/mi²

2 Caesarea 39/mi²

3 Atlit 65/mi²

4 Basma 1,045/mi²

5 H̱arish 1,156/mi²

6 Binyamina-Giv'at Ada 1,223/mi²

7 Zikhron Ya‘aqov 1,511/mi²

8 Binyamina 1,596/mi²

9 ‘Isfiyā 2,080/mi²

10 Jatt 3,389/mi²

11 Pardés H̱anna Karkur 3,866/mi²

12 Daliyat al Karmel 4,160/mi²

13 Hadera 5,107/mi²

14 Nesher 5,171/mi²

15 Qiryat Tiv‘on 5,579/mi²

16 Umm el Faḥm 6,532/mi²

17 ‘Ar‘ara 7,015/mi²

18 Kafr Qari‘ 7,638/mi²

19 Qiryat Ata 9,152/mi²

20 Rekhasim 11,516/mi²

21 El Fureidīs 12,738/mi²

22 Tirat Karmel 12,881/mi²

23 Haifa 12,963/mi²

24 Or Akiva 13,848/mi²

25 Qiryat Bialik 13,910/mi²

26 Jisr ez Zarqā 15,392/mi²

27 Qiryat Yam 23,748/mi²

28 Qiryat Motsqin 29,660/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Haifa offer spacious living with more land per resident. Bāqa el Gharbīya has just 9 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 Bāqa el Gharbīya, there are only 9 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 3,272,113 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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