Americans Favor Short Commutes

When deciding where to live, Americans’ top priority is being within a 45-minute commute to work, according to the 2004 American Community Survey, sponsored by the National Association of Realtors and Smart Growth America. A short commute is “very” or “somewhat” important to 79% of respondents. The second most important factor, at 75%, was “easy access to the highway,” and third, at 72%, was “sidewalks and places to take walks.” More information is available at www.realtors.org.