Realtor.com says cities may be thought of as glamorous and exciting, but many prefer the suburbs. However, how do you know which suburb to pick? They recently combed through data from various sources (Census, cost of living, school rankings and quality of life metrics) to come up with the top 20 suburbs for a quieter life away from the city. They define suburb is as a place located within a Census-defined urbanized area, but outside the principal city with a population of at least 1,000.
“Many of the suburbs on the list are relatively high-priced, but those higher costs often come with larger homes and a more desirable suburban pace of life…This lifestyle appeals to buyers seeking more space and a slower rhythm than city living typically allows.” Said Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com.
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