Least Dense in Nevada

Top 33 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Nevada

1 Boulder City 70/mi²

2 Silver Springs 77/mi²

3 Pahrump 139/mi²

4 Moapa Valley 153/mi²

5 Fernley 193/mi²

6 Spring Creek 279/mi²

7 Johnson Lane 293/mi²

8 Spanish Springs 315/mi²

9 Indian Hills 395/mi²

10 Carson City 404/mi²

11 Incline Village 425/mi²

12 Dayton 455/mi²

13 Laughlin 529/mi²

14 Mesquite 671/mi²

15 Winnemucca 859/mi²

16 Elko 1,155/mi²

17 Gardnerville Ranchos 1,180/mi²

18 Gardnerville 1,211/mi²

19 Cold Springs 1,281/mi²

20 Sun Valley 1,558/mi²

21 Reno 2,468/mi²

22 Fallon 2,526/mi²

23 North Las Vegas 2,570/mi²

24 Henderson 2,682/mi²

25 Sparks 2,989/mi²

26 Summerlin South 3,104/mi²

27 Enterprise 3,516/mi²

28 Paradise 4,391/mi²

29 Las Vegas 4,588/mi²

30 Sunrise Manor 5,906/mi²

31 Spring Valley 6,193/mi²

32 Whitney 6,794/mi²

33 Winchester 7,616/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Nevada offer spacious living with more land per resident. Boulder City has just 70 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 Boulder City, there are only 70 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 397,525 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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