Least Dense in St.-Petersburg

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Least Dense - St.-Petersburg

1 Shuvalovo 21/mi²
2 Lakhtinskiy 35/mi²
3 Novaya Derevnya 71/mi²
4 Krasnoye Selo 79/mi²
5 Gorelovo 80/mi²
6 Admiralteisky 86/mi²
7 Vasyl'evsky Ostrov 112/mi²
8 Staraya Derevnya 124/mi²
9 Pushkin 139/mi²
10 Tarkhovka 142/mi²
11 Avtovo 153/mi²
12 Obukhovo 161/mi²
13 Sosnovka 234/mi²
14 Grazhdanka 242/mi²
15 Sosnovaya Polyana 248/mi²
16 Dachnoye 257/mi²
17 Komendantsky aerodrom 333/mi²
18 Ozerki 336/mi²
19 Kolomyagi 415/mi²
20 Petrogradka 461/mi²
21 Levashovo 568/mi²
22 Lisiy Nos 688/mi²
23 Centralniy 758/mi²
24 Sestroretsk 927/mi²
25 Pesochnyy 1,123/mi²
26 Pavlovsk 1,251/mi²
27 Strel'na 1,549/mi²
28 Kalininskiy 1,783/mi²
29 Shushary 2,265/mi²
30 Pontonnyy 2,779/mi²
31 Lomonosov 2,893/mi²
32 Pargolovo 3,775/mi²
33 Petrodvorets 4,327/mi²
34 Peterhof 4,327/mi²
35 Kolpino 4,695/mi²
36 Metallostroy 5,750/mi²
37 Kronstadt 5,946/mi²
38 Saint Petersburg 10,174/mi²
39 Krasnogvargeisky 16,734/mi²
40 Zelenogorsk 19,126/mi²
41 Uritsk 27,448/mi²
42 Kupchino 51,484/mi²

The least densely populated cities in St.-Petersburg offer spacious living with more land per resident. Shuvalovo has just 21 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 Shuvalovo, there are only 21 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 1,315,019 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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