Lawns are arguable, but having a backyard allows one some control over an outdoor space, so they can hold BBQs, a pool, garden, hang laundry, yoga, or place for

Lawns are arguable, but having a backyard allows one some control over an outdoor space, so they can hold BBQs, a pool, garden, hang laundry, yoga, or place for kids to play. Like the parent commenter said, [we] can't be so certain what will provide any given person with real happiness. For me, I would hate to drive more than 30 minutes for a work commute, but if I have kids who I'd like to enroll in a certain school district, perhaps it's a tradeoff one would make.