Least Dense in North Holland

Top 66 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - North Holland

1 Dapperbuurt 96/mi²
2 Kerkelanden 235/mi²
3 Oosteinde 333/mi²
4 Andijk 376/mi²
5 Blaricum 381/mi²
6 Schoorl 385/mi²
7 Nieuw-Loosdrecht 525/mi²
8 Middenbeemster 544/mi²
9 Anna Paulowna 554/mi²
10 Medemblik 576/mi²
11 Obdam 703/mi²
12 Den Helder 777/mi²
14 Warmenhuizen 813/mi²
15 Zandvoort 855/mi²
16 Edam 910/mi²
17 Aalsmeer 985/mi²
18 Kortenhoef 1,087/mi²
19 Akersloot 1,184/mi²
20 Uitgeest 1,195/mi²
21 Naarden 1,347/mi²
22 Assendelft 1,815/mi²
23 Limmen 1,872/mi²
24 Kudelstaart 1,877/mi²
25 Nieuw-Vennep 1,918/mi²
26 Noord-Scharwoude 2,213/mi²
27 Weesp 2,247/mi²
28 Schagen 2,278/mi²
29 Julianadorp 2,350/mi²
30 Laren 2,385/mi²
31 Castricum 2,542/mi²
32 Zuid-Scharwoude 2,558/mi²
33 Broek op Langedijk 2,589/mi²
34 Opmeer 2,613/mi²
35 Bergen 2,620/mi²
36 Zwanenburg 2,784/mi²
37 Enkhuizen 2,921/mi²
38 Heemskerk 3,184/mi²
39 Heiloo 3,289/mi²
40 Hoorn 3,538/mi²
41 Heerhugowaard 3,784/mi²
42 Sint Pancras 4,384/mi²
43 Huizen 4,561/mi²
44 Volendam 4,955/mi²
45 Hilversum 5,111/mi²
46 Beverwijk 5,257/mi²
47 IJmuiden 5,671/mi²
48 Amstelveen 5,772/mi²
49 Diemen 5,781/mi²
50 Alkmaar 6,461/mi²
51 Velserbroek 6,704/mi²
52 Hoofddorp 6,741/mi²
53 Uithoorn 7,275/mi²
54 Heemstede 7,405/mi²
55 Bennebroek 7,574/mi²
56 Velsen-Zuid 7,806/mi²
57 Bussum 8,515/mi²
58 Purmerend 8,599/mi²
59 Zaandam 8,861/mi²
60 Amsterdam-Zuidoost 9,943/mi²
61 Zaandijk 10,892/mi²
62 Amsterdam 10,897/mi²
63 Den Burg 11,377/mi²
64 Haarlem 13,119/mi²
65 Zaanstad 15,504/mi²
66 Monnickendam 62,933/mi²

The least densely populated cities in North Holland offer spacious living with more land per resident. Dapperbuurt has just 96 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 Dapperbuurt, there are only 96 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 290,824 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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