correct, the only reason people live near major urban centers is jobs. everything else about those areas is terrible for families, taxes, quality of life, spac

correct, the only reason people live near major urban centers is jobs. everything else about those areas is terrible for families, taxes, quality of life, space, traffic, schools, pollution, etc..I could go on forever. Now that WFH culture has taken over, there is no reason to live in a big city. young kids straight out of high school/college may still start out in a big city but once it is time to start a family they'll move out.