A new study by the Pew Research Center has found that those who call the suburbs home are noticeably more satisfied with their community than those of cities, small towns or rural areas.

The study shows that 42 percent of suburbanites give their community high marks.  The categories include cost of living, a place to raise kids, recreational/outdoor activities, climate, shopping, cultural activities and social connections. 

31 percent of Americans live in a city, 26 percent in the suburbs, 26 percent in small towns and 16 percent in rural areas.  Oddly, 30 percent say they would prefer to live in a small town versus 25 percent who favor the suburbs. 

It sounds like some people have idealized small town life when in reality they tend to be more satisfied just outside the city.  Which makes sense to me because most of the time the suburbs are the best of both worlds.

The Residential Specialist Magazine  July/August 2009  Page 6

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