Suburbs Not Most Popular, But Suburbanites Most Content
Interesting article by by Richard Morin and Paul Taylor, Pew Research Center
February 26, 2009… about life in the suburbs.
Ever since there have been suburbs there have been harsh critiques of suburbs — a common one being that they are suffocating places where people live lives of quiet desperation.
Well, most suburbanites apparently never got that memo.
Suburbanites are significantly more satisfied with their communities than are residents of cities, small towns or rural areas, according to a Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends survey that explores what Americans like — and don’t like — about the places where they live.
The survey asks respondents to rate their community on eight characteristics: job opportunities; cost of living; a place to raise children; recreational and outdoor activities; shopping; the climate; cultural activities; and opportunities to meet people and make friends. It also asks for an overall rating.
Check out the full story here…
Suburbs Not Most Popular, But Suburbanites Most Content
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