Least Dense in Utrecht

Top 41 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Utrecht

1 Randenbroek 195/mi²

2 Leusden-Zuid 236/mi²

3 Lunetten 292/mi²

4 Amerongen 348/mi²

5 Montfoort 442/mi²

6 Leersum 547/mi²

7 Abcoude 558/mi²

8 Wilnis 581/mi²

9 Oudewater 666/mi²

10 Lopik 716/mi²

11 Breukelen 772/mi²

12 Loenen aan de Vecht 779/mi²

13 Woudenberg 797/mi²

14 Harmelen 913/mi²

15 Rhenen 1,047/mi²

16 Doorn 1,201/mi²

17 Bunnik 1,221/mi²

18 Vianen 1,224/mi²

19 Leusden 1,321/mi²

20 Hoogland 1,452/mi²

21 Wijk bij Duurstede 1,455/mi²

22 Odijk 1,631/mi²

23 De Bilt 1,653/mi²

24 Baarn 1,658/mi²

25 Mijdrecht 1,717/mi²

26 Vleuten 1,719/mi²

27 Driebergen-Rijsenburg 1,817/mi²

28 Veldhuizen 2,324/mi²

29 Leerdam 2,575/mi²

30 Soest 2,752/mi²

31 Bilthoven 2,778/mi²

32 Maarssen 3,328/mi²

33 Soesterberg 3,472/mi²

34 Amersfoort 3,817/mi²

35 IJsselstein 4,049/mi²

36 Zeist 4,385/mi²

37 Nieuwegein 4,971/mi²

38 Woerden 5,230/mi²

39 De Meern 5,434/mi²

40 Veenendaal 8,009/mi²

41 Utrecht 9,427/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Utrecht offer spacious living with more land per resident. Randenbroek has just 195 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 Randenbroek, there are only 195 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 143,319 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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