While most American households describe themselves as suburban, it looks like that population is going to continue growing.

Whether it’s quieter living or a yard with more space to spread out, leaving behind city life for suburban living can be a great thing to do, but it can also feel daunting. Not only is it a big decision to make, but it’s a huge lifestyle change that can take a lot of getting used to.

There are plenty of things you can look forward to, though. With a bit of time and patience, buying a home in the suburbs can feel like one of the best decisions you’ve made.

Read on to learn more.

You’re Gaining More Than You Think

While being within walking distance of your favorite restaurants and not having to drive all the time is an excellent perk of city living, you’re gaining more than you might ever realize.

While we’re going to go through a lot of the bigger ones, it’s also important to acknowledge the smaller things as well.

Suburban living (in most areas) is going to bring cleaner air, a chance to see the stars at night, and an even bigger chance to slow down. With all the hustle and bustle of the city, it can feel difficult to slow down long enough to make sense of everything happening around you.

With the things you gain from moving to the suburbs, you also get a better chance at noticing all the little things that happen in your daily life.

Convenience

You’re also likely to argue that living in the suburbs is less convenient than living in the city, but it’s important to remember that everything is designed to be a relatively close drive from your neighborhood depending on the suburb you live in.

You also don’t have to depend on city transportation or worry about unpredictable traffic any more. Patterns are pretty much always the same in the suburbs (accidents do still happen, but they’re also a lot easier to clean up), so it’s easy to plan your daily drive accordingly.

Everything Is Cheaper

From gas to groceries, not only is pretty much everything cheaper in the suburbs, but you’ll be able to grab more than you can carry back to your apartment whenever you leave the house.

What you buy when you live in the suburbs might change, but things simply don’t add up like they do in the city. You’re also likely to gain a lot more storage space, so you’ll have a place to put everything once you get home with your trunk full of groceries.

Get Ready for Quiet

This is a huge one for a lot of people. The quiet that comes with suburban living is unmatched, and it’s a huge perk of moving away from the skyscrapers.

Gone are the days of hearing sirens right outside your window every night while you’re trying to sleep. Now, you have a neighborhood that’s set far back from any main roads, and it’s a lot easier to drown out noises that might annoy you.

Are There Any Disadvantages?

While there are a lot of perks to moving to the suburbs, it’d be a lie to admit there are a few things that can be seen as a disadvantage.

Since you’re occupying a bigger space, utilities might go up. You’re also going to need the money to invest in a car, which can be a dealbreaker for some people. If you’ve lived in the city your entire life, you might not even have a driver’s license.

Also, if you’re used to the hustle and bustle of downtown, then you might feel bored when you first move.

Why Granbury?

There are, however, some suburbs that can offer the best of both worlds — including Granbury. This town is close to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, meaning you have access to all the amenities that this urban area has to offer.

Downtown Granbury also comes with a lot of golf courses, an opera house, and plenty of antique shopping if you’d like to decorate your new space with vintage items. Neighborhoods in Granbury are also up and coming, so a lot of people and new families are beginning to occupy the area, meaning more chances for socializing.

The school district in Hood County is also excellent, so if you have kids then this is a great place for them to start their learning years.

Things to Do

In Dallas, there are a lot of sights you can set out to explore. Here are a few ideas:

• Dallas Museum of Art
• The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
• The sixth-floor museum
• Reunion Tower
• Stockyards championship rodeo
• The McKinney Avenue Trolley

Also, with AT&T Stadium and a lot of local venues in town, there are also loads of concerts each week, bustling nightlife, and plenty of restaurants to try whenever you’re in town.

Ready to Take on Suburban Living?

Once you have a grasp on suburban living and what it has to offer, it becomes a lot easier to decide whether or not it’s the right move for you to make. A lot of people — families or otherwise — are moving to suburbs that offer them close access to what the city has to offer, but is that a move you’re going to make?

If you’re ready to make the leap, we’re here to help. Contact us today to get started.