In an apparent shift since the COVID-19 pandemic began É American adults say they would prefer to live in a location where houses are larger and farther apart Ñ even if that means a longer distance to schools and stores. 6 in 10 American adults say they would prefer to live in a location where houses are larger and farther apart Ñ even if that means a longer distance to schools and stores.


ThatÕs up 7% from 2019.

That breaks down as: 


74% of people in rural areas 
59% of people in suburban areas 
49% of people in urban areas

The increase was seen across all partisan, age, educational and racial and ethnic groups.

SOURCE: Pew Research Center survey conducted July 8-18, 2021