I used to live on a farm between two towns of 3600 ppl and 1800 ppl. I LOVED it! Our closest neighbors were close enough to walk, if we needed help, but far enough away that they didn't bother us and we didn't bother them. (Having a baby with sensory integration issues, ie he screamed constantly for four years, space was a must!) Unfortunately, we had to move away. We now live in a town of about 28000. I did prefer the farm, but this town is ok, too - we actually don't live IN town, but we do have nosey neighbors... I really can't handle living in a big city. I've lived in several, and grew up in big cities, and absolutely hated it. All those PEOPLE!!! And not much in the way of nature.:frustrating: