I think it really depends on your family situation. I lived in the city for 12 years when I didn’t have any serious attachments, loved it, walked everywhere.

I think it really depends on your family situation. I lived in the city for 12 years when I didn’t have any serious attachments, loved it, walked everywhere. I wouldn’t say I grew out of it, but when I got married and had kids, the suburbs became really appealing, just for the extra space and closeness to rural / outdoor amenities. Having had a rural upbringing, this was the closest I could get to it, and at least give the kids some ability to roam without supervision, like those of us who grew up pre-90s had. I could totally see myself move back to an apartment or townhouse when the kids are gone though.