Take Me Home, Country Roads There's no place like home. And for an increasing number of people in the U.S., home seems to be in the city or the suburbs. According to Pew Research Center, the population of urban counties has grown around 13% since 2000. Rural counties have lagged behind, with half having fewer residents now than they did in 2000. But you wouldn't know that from reading the responses to our latest poll. This week, we asked, "Do you prefer a city or rural lifestyle?" And the trend is clear: More than 80% of respondents prefer a rural lifestyle. Reader Kelly F. wrote, "Might be because that's where I grew up, but I like the friendlier people, the slower pace, the ability to have my own space, peace and quiet, nature, stars at night, sounds of birds, animals, crickets, lower cost of living, less crime, more looking out for each other." Reader Sixto S. agreed: "Rural, is like an oasis of a quiet environment. Peaceful and undisturbed meddling with nature and myself." Tio B. had a different take: "In between. Rural is great for many reasons, less noise, crowding, more space, less crime and friendlier neighborhoods. However, city living has advantages as well. Better job opportunities, more options for health care, entertainment, restaurants, etc. Suburban living is, in my opinion, the best of both worlds." To read more of the responses, check out this week's poll results here. | 
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