Every day, more and more people are becoming city dwellers. According to recent UN statistics, 54% of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 66% by 2050.
Living in the big city or what is known today as urban living can be a big change for a lot of people. The buzzing city life can be overwhelming for some while motivating and challenging for others.
Find out why people are preferring condo living today. Here are some perks of city living:
1. You’ll be surrounded by smart people
Bright lights, big city! There are a lot of talented and ambitious people who are flocking to cities because urban companies are attracting the best and the brightest people to join their team, offering attractive employee benefits, perks and salaries among others.
According to a study in the Journal Intelligence, people with the highest IQs migrate to cities. A desire for enhanced educational opportunities and bigger salaries were identified as some of the main reasons for this “cognitive flow”.
2. You’ll be safer living in the city
As they say, city living must be more dangerous, right? But it’s actually the opposite.
Security is one of the selling points of condo living. Unlike houses, condominiums have 24/7 security services and CCTV cameras in the property. There are also extra safety measures like the fire alarm, automatic doors and fire exits to make sure that the safety, security, and privacy of the condo residents will be prioritized.
3. You will get healthier
Aside from easy access to gym facilities and various healthy food options, city living can also make you healthier because of the walkability of establishments, thereby encouraging condo residents to walk to the place they want to go to.
4. You will enjoy big savings on fuel
One of the best things about city living is the proximity of services close to home as well as the availability of mass transportation that enable condo residents to enjoy big savings on fuel.
5. You’ll likely live longer
Living in the city will help you live longer – “people may feel a greater sense of purpose living in a city filled with activities which may contribute to longevity”, according to Debbi DiMaggio, author of “The Art of Real Estate.”
When you live in the city, the world is at your feet. The vibrance of city life, the different activities you can enjoy also enable the mind to be active as well.
