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Question: Please read the two descriptions below and answer the following questions. Assume that the quality of the schools, crime rates, or cost of house is exactly the same in the two communities. Assuming that there are no differences between the communities apart from the ones we mentioned, which community would you rather live in: Community A or Community B?

Community A

There are only single family houses on one acre lots


There are no sidewalks

Places such as shopping, restaurants, library, and a school are within a few miles of your home and you have to drive to most

There is enough parking when you drive to local stores, restaurants and other places

Your one-way commute is 45 minutes or over

Public transportation, such as train, bus, and light rail, is distant or unavailable

Community B

There is a mix of single family detached houses, townhouses, apartments and condominiums on various sized lots

Almost all the streets have sidewalks

Places such as shopping, restaurants, library, and a school are within a few blocks of your home and you can either walk or drive

Parking is limited when you decide to drive to local stores, restaurants and other places

Your one-way commute is less than 45 minutes

Public transportation, such as train, bus, and light rail, is nearby

Total

45%

55%

Male

49%

51%

Female

41%

59%

     

18-39

43%

56%

40-58

45%

55%

59+

47%

53%

     

White

50%

50%

Black

22%

78%

Hispanic

43%

57%

     

Buying home in next 3 years

39%

61%

     

Northeast

38%

62%

Midwest

44%

56%

South Atlantic

52%

48%

Deep South

51%

49%

West

43%

57%

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