Why I Feel Small Town Living is Great

By Moonflower Child, published Jan 02, 2007
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Many people think there isn't much to do in a small town. However, while it may lack certain elements that only a big city can provide, small towns are also excellent places to live. Below are a few brief reasons why I feel that life in a small town can be an excellent moving choice.

The main thing, in my opinion, about small town living being better than city life is the space you have available that isn't always around in the city. Houses are bigger, often way cheaper a month to rent or pay a mortgage on than apartment living. Not only this space with a bigger house, but in a small town you tend to have a very nice sized yard - both front and back. These yards are excellent for children to play in while staying close to home, as well as the added ability to have a swingset or even a pool - both of which you can't have in an apartment, obviously. One awesome aspect of a big lawn is your children (or you) can set up a tent in the summer and sleep outside, while being able to have all the benefits of being at home

The fresh air is also another excellent reason why small town life is great. You don't have as many cars polluting the air and the areas are generally loaded with trees. Since factories tend to fill the air with nasty toxins - out here the only real worry is if a farm is spreading cow manure on their fields. But last I knew that didn't harm a soul and only caused a little gagging until you get used to the air.

Not only is the air a benefit, but also the areas in a small town can be quite scenic, in fact, a complete opposite to city living. Especially at night, when you can sit outside in quiet, which is abundant in the small town. Traffic dies out and the area goes quiet. Actually, the sounds die out so much that if you live in the right area you can hear peepers and crickets at night from quite a distance. Sunrises and sunsets are always gorgous, especially when you can get a clear view of the multi-colored sky. You know you don't need to drive too far (or walk) to have a pleasant view in most cases.

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I like the education aspect you picked out. I can go either way. I live in the country, but on a major route, so I get trucks blaring at all hours and my commute to work is 35 minutes. And- if I want to go out, it's a hassle once I'm home. If I was in the same house with the same yard 15 miles closer, I'd love it. Nice job.

Posted on 01/03/2007 at 12:01:00 AM

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